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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250305T121500
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SUMMARY:Updates on Chikungunya
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming educational webinar on “Updates on Chikungunya”\, organized by the CCPSL in collaboration with the Epidemiology Unit.Event Details: Date: 5th March 2025 Time: 12.15 PM – 1.15 PM (IST) Medium: English Online via Zoom Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82714982244…Speakers: Dr. Chinthana Perera – Consultant Epidemiologist\, Epidemiology Unit\, Ministry of Health Dr. Dhamari Naidoo – Public Health Laboratory Scientist\, Health Emergencies Programme\, WHO SEARO Dr. Suranga Manilgama – Consultant Physician\, National Institute of Infectious Diseases Meeting ID: 827 1498 2244 Passcode: 515506This session is part of our ongoing educational programme aimed at enhancing the knowledge of healthcare professionals on timely public health topics.We look forward to your participation in this insightful discussion!
URL:https://ccpsl.lk/event/updates-on-chikungunya/
LOCATION:Online\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Public Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka":MAILTO:secretaryccpsl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250312T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T162235
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Caregiver Burden on Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of the Role of Psychological Distress and Family Resilience
DESCRIPTION:📚💬 Join the Journal Club Session! 💬📚 \nTopic: “The Impact of Caregiver Burden on Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of the Role of Psychological Distress and Family Resilience”🎤 Presenters: \n\n\nDr. Kulanga Warnakulahewa (Registrar in Community Medicine) \n\n\nDr. Neerodha Dharamosma (Registrar in Community Medicine) \n\n\n👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Review Panel: \n\n\nProf. Anuji Gamage (Professor in Community Medicine) \n\n\nDr. Suraj Perera (Consultant Community Physician) \n\n\nDr. M.A.P. Marasinghe (Senior Registrar in Community Medicine\, Peer Reviewer) \n\n\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 12th March 2025🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM \n🔗 Join via Zoom:Meeting ID: 876 4249 6338Passcode: 107039QR code to join and access the article are available below! \n📝 Accredited program: 0.5 CPD points upon completion. \n#JournalClub #CommunityMedicine #CaregiverBurden #CancerCare #CPD #ZoomMeeting #HealthCareResearch
URL:https://ccpsl.lk/event/the-impact-of-caregiver-burden-on-quality-of-life-in-family-caregivers-of-patients-with-advanced-cancer-a-moderated-mediation-analysis-of-the-role-of-psychological-distress-and-family-resilience/
LOCATION:Online\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka":MAILTO:secretaryccpsl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250319T133000
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SUMMARY:Practical Application of Principal Component Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis
DESCRIPTION:The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka invites you to the Young Community Physicians’ Forum on:\n\n\n Date: 19th March 2025\n Time: 12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM\n Venue: Online (via Zoom)\n\n\nTopic: Practical Application of Principal Component Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis\n\n\n Speaker:\nProf. Dulani Samaranayake\nMBBS\, MSc\, MD (Community Medicine)\nSpecialist in Community Medicine\nSenior Lecturer\, Department of Community Medicine\, Faculty of Medicine\n\n\n Moderator:\nDr. Thathsara Weerathunge\nRegistrar in Community Medicine\n\n\nThis session will provide an insightful and practical understanding of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)—key statistical methods in public health and research.\n\n\n Accreditation:\nThis programme is accredited by the Education\, Training\, and Research Unit of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and awards 1.5 CPD points upon completion.\n\n\n Join Zoom Meeting: https://shorturl.at/wcx7N\n Scan QR Code for Quick Access (Attached in flyer)\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation in this valuable session!
URL:https://ccpsl.lk/event/practical-application-of-principal-component-analysis-and-confirmatory-factor-analysis/
LOCATION:Online\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Young Community Physicians Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka":MAILTO:secretaryccpsl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250326T120000
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SUMMARY:Health Legislation CPD session
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to an insightful CPD session organized by the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka on the theme of Health Legislation. Topic:Sri Lanka Code for the Promotion\, Protection and Support of Breastfeeding\, and Marketing of Designated Products: Beyond the Legal and Moral Responsibilities Speaker:Dr. Prabath RanasingheMBBS\, MSc\, MD (Community Medicine)Consultant Community PhysicianProvincial Department of Health Services\, Central Province Moderator:Dr. Dakshila GalappattiRegistrar in Community Medicine Date: Tuesday\, 26 March 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85834999966… Meeting ID: 858 3499 9966 Passcode: 082586 Language: English Accreditation: 1 CPD point will be awarded upon completion by the Education\, Training and Research Unit\, Ministry of Health.This session will explore the vital legal and ethical frameworks supporting breastfeeding and the regulation of marketing practices around designated products. Please find the flyer attached.We highly encourage your participation in this important discussion
URL:https://ccpsl.lk/event/health-legislation-cpd-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Public Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka":MAILTO:secretaryccpsl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250403T083000
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SUMMARY:One-day workshop on SPSS data entry and analysis
DESCRIPTION:📊🚨 Calling all healthcare professionals and researchers! 🚨📊 \nJoin us for a one-day workshop on SPSS data entry and analysis organized by the Health System Research Unit at the University of Colombo. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, 3rd April 2025🕒 Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM📍 Location: Department of Community Medicine\, FOM\, UOC (First Floor\, Admin Building) \nCourse Highlights:✅ Learn to create a data entry sheet in SPSS✅ Data cleaning & organization✅ Tabulate basic characteristics✅ Generate cross-tabulations✅ Perform basic significant tests \n💵 Course Fee: Rs. 5000/- (Refreshments included!)🎓 Certificate of Participation will be provided. \n⏳ Limited seats available! Don’t miss out—Register before 1st April via the link below:🔗 Registration Link \n📞 For further info\, contact Dr. Kanchana at 0718547442. \n📚 Learn from experts: \n\n\nProf. Upul Senarath (Professor of Community Medicine) \n\n\nDr. Shreenika Weleange (Senior Lecturer in Community Medicine) \n\n\n#SPSSWorkshop #DataAnalysis #Research #UniversityOfColombo #SPSS #HealthcareResearch #DataScience #CommunityMedicine
URL:https://ccpsl.lk/event/one-day-workshop-on-spss-data-entry-and-analysis/
LOCATION:Department of Community Medicine\, Department of Community Medicine\, Faculty of Medicine\, University of Colombo\, Colombo\, Western\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Other Academic Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Community Medicine%2C Faculty of Medicine%2C University of Colombo":MAILTO:info@med.cmb.ac.lk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250424T180000
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SUMMARY:CCPSL Talents 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce CCPSL Talents 2025 – an enchanting evening dedicated to celebrating the artistic talents of our members! Date: 24th April 2025 Time: 6:00 PM onwards Venue: Panibharatha Theatre\, University of the Visual and Performing Arts\, ColomboJoin us for a vibrant night filled with music\, dance\, rhythm\, melody\, and unforgettable performances as our members take the stage to showcase their incredible talents beyond the field of public health. Whether you’re a performer or part of the cheering crowd\, this is a night not to be missed! Save the date and stay tuned for more details on registrations\, performances\, and participation.Let’s come together to celebrate the spirit\, creativity\, and community of the CCPSL family
URL:https://ccpsl.lk/event/ccpsl-talents-2025/
LOCATION:Panibharatha Theatre\, University of the Visual and Performing Arts\, Colombo\, Western\, Sri Lanka
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka":MAILTO:secretaryccpsl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250607T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20250607T220000
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SUMMARY:ComHealth Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce ComHealth Fest 2025\, Sri Lanka’s national community health festival\, jointly organized by the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) and the Ministry of Health and Mass Media\, together with key partner institutions. Date: Saturday\, 7th June 2025 Venue: Open Theatre\, Vihara Maha Devi Park\, Colombo Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PMTheme: Ensuring Every Baby Thrives\, Every Community FlourishesTagline: Live healthy: happy lifeComHealth Fest 2025 will be a vibrant public health celebration bringing together families\, school children\, youth\, health professionals\, and the wider public. This full-day festival will feature: Health Walks Free Health Screenings Child Art Exhibitions Healthy Food Stalls Educational Booths Fitness Demonstrations Wellness Workshops Cultural Performances Fun and Interactive Activities for All AgesWe expect over 10\,000 participants and broad media coverage via print\, digital\, and social media platforms. Sponsorship Invitation:We warmly invite members to support this flagship event by exploring sponsorship opportunities or encouraging potential sponsors from your networks. Your support will directly contribute to impactful public health initiatives and national-level community engagement. The flyer and the Sponsorship package details are attached. For queries: Dr. Sahan Mahanama – 0710720730 or Dr. Vindya Kumarapeli\, President Elect and Co-Chief Coordinator ComHealth Fest 2025 and Dr. Renuka Jayatissa Co-Chief Coordinator ComHealth Fest 2025.Please save the date and join us in making ComHealth Fest 2025 a celebration of health\, happiness\, and community.
URL:https://ccpsl.lk/event/comhealth-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Vihara Maha Devi Park\, Vihara Maha Devi Park\, Colombo\, Colombo\, Western\, Sri Lanka
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka":MAILTO:secretaryccpsl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
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SUMMARY:Exhibition of Success Stories & Innovations
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition on Public Health Success Stories & Innovations  \n21st July 2026 \nBMICH \nGuidelines for Submissions \n\nBackground\n\nThe year 2026 marks a significant milestone: 100 years of organized community health services in Sri Lanka. To commemorate this event\, an exhibition will be organized to showcase success stories and innovations that have contributed to improving the health and wellbeing of the population. \nThis exhibition aims to highlight successful public health interventions\, encourage knowledge sharing\, and inspire future innovations across the health sector. \n\nWho Can Submit\n\nSubmissions are welcome from: \n\nNational public health programmes and institutions\nProvincial and district health teams\nMedical Officer of Health teams\nHospital teams\nUniversities and training institutions\nResearch organizations\nNon-governmental organizations (NGO)\nCommunity-based organizations (CBO)\nIndividual public health professionals\n\n\nCategories of Submissions\n\nSubmissions may fall under one or more of the following categories: \n\nSuccesses in public health programmes – Successful implementation of preventive or promotive health programmes\nInnovations in public health – New tools\, technologies\, systems\, or methods\nCommunity-based public health initiatives – Initiatives driven by community participation\nHealth systems strengthening – Improvements in how health services are delivered\, managed\, or implemented\nDigital health and information systems – Use of technology\, data systems\, or digital tools in public health\nEmergency and outbreak response – Effective responses to public health emergencies or epidemics\nIntersectoral collaboration – Initiatives involving multiple sectors improving public health outcomes\n\n\nSubmission Requirements\n\nEach submission should include the following information: \n\nTitle: A clear and concise title of the initiative.\nInstitution / Organization and contact information – Name\, designation\, institution\, email\, telephone number\n\n\nNames of team members\n\n\nBackground / Problem statement – Brief description of the public health issue addressed.\nObjective/s – Key objective/s of the initiative.\nDescription of the intervention / innovation – Provide a detailed description including the following: target population\, setting\, key activities\, implementation process\, equity considerations\n\n\nResults and impact – Describe measurable outcomes\, where available\, such as:\nImprovements in health indicators\nIncreased service coverage\nEnhanced community engagement\nProviding better services while using fewer resources\nSustainability – Explain how the initiative can be sustained over time.\n\n\nScalability / Replicability – Explain whether the initiative can be replicated or scaled up in other settings.\nLessons learned – Key lessons\, challenges faced\, and how they were addressed.\n\n  \n\nFormat of Submission\n\nSubmissions should not exceed 1\,000 words. \nOptional attachments: \n\nPhotographs\, infographics\, data tables\, short videos (if available)\n\nSubmission process: \n\nSubmit by 20 April 2026 to ccpslexhibition@gmail.com\nAcceptance notifications and further instructions will be sent by 15 May 2026.\n\n  \n\nReview and Selection Criteria\n\nSubmissions will be reviewed by a panel of public health experts based on: \n\nRelevance to Sri Lanka’s public health priorities\nAn Innovative or creative approach\nFeasibility of implementation\nResults and supporting evidence\nPotential for expansion or application in other settings\nLong-term sustainability\nCommunity involvement and participation\n\n  \n\nExhibition Format\n\nSelected submissions will be invited to present through posters\, videos\, exhibition booths\, or on-site demonstrations. \n\nFurther Information\n\nFor inquiries\, please contact: \nDr. Vindya Kumarapeli\, President – CCPSL                      \nTel No: 0718965277 (WhatsApp only) \nEmail: secretaryccpsl@gmail.com
URL:https://ccpsl.lk/event/100y_exhibition/
LOCATION:BMICH\, Bauddhaloka Mawatha\, Colombo 07\, Western\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Other Academic Activities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
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SUMMARY:Public Health Summit & 31st Annual Academic Sessions 2026
DESCRIPTION:The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) proudly announces the Public Health Summit and 31st Annual Academic Sessions 2026. This milestone event will celebrate a century of community health in Sri Lanka while focusing on life course actions for future wellbeing. \nCall for Abstracts: Now Open! We are currently accepting abstracts for the 2026 academic sessions. Researchers and public health professionals are invited to submit their work under two main categories: \nCategory 1: Original Research  \n\n\nOriginal research studies using primary or secondary data. \n\n\nSystematic reviews/meta-analysis. \n\n\nNote: Category 1 abstracts will be considered for special awards\, including the Dr. Ranjan De Sylva Research Award and the Dr. N.W. Vidyasagara Research Award. \n\n\nCategory 2: Innovative Public Health Initiatives \n\n\nNew initiatives in public health. \n\n\nEvaluations of current public health programs. \n\n\nBest practices. \n\n\nCase studies/projects. \n\n\nKey Thematic Tracks\nAbstracts are invited under the following track themes across the life course: \n\n\nNurturing foundations of wellbeing from safe motherhood to early childhood  \n\n\nStrengthening wellbeing across adolescence and reproductive years  \n\n\nEnhancing work force health\, wellbeing and resilience  \n\n\nSafeguarding health and wellbeing in elderly  \n\n\nHealth security\, resilient health systems\, universal health coverage and planetary health for wellbeing  \n\n\nEquity\, Inclusion & Social determinants across the life course leaving no one behind  \n\n\n(Important: At least one of the authors should be a member of the CCPSL\, though this is not a mandatory requirement for international researchers ). \n\nImportant Deadlines & Links\n\n\nAbstract Submission Deadline: 07th April 2026  \n\n\nSubmission Portal: https://abstracts.ccpsl.lk \n\n\nFull Abstract Submission Guidelines (PDF): View and Download Guidelines Here
URL:https://ccpsl.lk/event/public-health-summit-31st-annual-academic-sessions-2026/
LOCATION:Hotel Galadari\, Colombo\, 64 Lotus Rd\, Colombo 00100\, Colombo\, Western\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Other Academic Activities
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