CCPSL

Exhibition of Success Stories & Innovations
2026-07-21 | BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07, Western, Sri Lanka
Exhibition on Public Health Success Stories & Innovations
21st July 2026
BMICH
Guidelines for Submissions

Background

The 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.
This exhibition aims to highlight successful public health interventions, encourage knowledge sharing, and inspire future innovations across the health sector.

Who Can Submit

Submissions are welcome from:

National public health programmes and institutions
Provincial and district health teams
Medical Officer of Health teams
Hospital teams
Universities and training institutions
Research organizations
Non-governmental organizations (NGO)
Community-based organizations (CBO)
Individual public health professionals

Categories of Submissions

Submissions may fall under one or more of the following categories:

Successes in public health programmes – Successful implementation of preventive or promotive health programmes
Innovations in public health – New tools, technologies, systems, or methods
Community-based public health initiatives – Initiatives driven by community participation
Health systems strengthening – Improvements in how health services are delivered, managed, or implemented
Digital health and information systems – Use of technology, data systems, or digital tools in public health
Emergency and outbreak response – Effective responses to public health emergencies or epidemics
Intersectoral collaboration – Initiatives involving multiple sectors improving public health outcomes

Submission Requirements

Each submission should include the following information:

Title: A clear and concise title of the initiative.
Institution / Organization and contact information – Name, designation, institution, email, telephone number

Names of team members

Background / Problem statement – Brief description of the public health issue addressed.
Objective/s – Key objective/s of the initiative.
Description of the intervention / innovation – Provide a detailed description including the following: target population, setting, key activities, implementation process, equity considerations

Results and impact – Describe measurable outcomes, where available, such as:
Improvements in health indicators
Increased service coverage
Enhanced community engagement
Providing better services while using fewer resources
Sustainability – Explain how the initiative can be sustained over time.

Scalability / Replicability – Explain whether the initiative can be replicated or scaled up in other settings.
Lessons learned – Key lessons, challenges faced, and how they were addressed.

Format of Submission

Submissions should not exceed 1,000 words.
Optional attachments:

Photographs, infographics, data tables, short videos (if available)

Submission process:

Submit by 20 April 2026 to ccpslexhibition@gmail.com
Acceptance notifications and further instructions will be sent by 15 May 2026.

Review and Selection Criteria

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of public health experts based on:

Relevance to Sri Lanka’s public health priorities
An Innovative or creative approach
Feasibility of implementation
Results and supporting evidence
Potential for expansion or application in other settings
Long-term sustainability
Community involvement and participation

Exhibition Format

Selected submissions will be invited to present through posters, videos, exhibition booths, or on-site demonstrations.

Further Information

For inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Vindya Kumarapeli, President – CCPSL
Tel No: 0718965277 (WhatsApp only)
Email: secretaryccpsl@gmail.com

Public Health Summit & 31st Annual Academic Sessions 2026
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-24 | Hotel Galadari, Colombo, 64 Lotus Rd, Colombo 00100, Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
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.
Call 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:
Category 1: Original Research

Original research studies using primary or secondary data.

Systematic reviews/meta-analysis.

Note: 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.

Category 2: Innovative Public Health Initiatives

New initiatives in public health.

Evaluations of current public health programs.

Best practices.

Case studies/projects.

Key Thematic Tracks
Abstracts are invited under the following track themes across the life course:

Nurturing foundations of wellbeing from safe motherhood to early childhood

Strengthening wellbeing across adolescence and reproductive years

Enhancing work force health, wellbeing and resilience

Safeguarding health and wellbeing in elderly

Health security, resilient health systems, universal health coverage and planetary health for wellbeing

Equity, Inclusion & Social determinants across the life course leaving no one behind

(Important: At least one of the authors should be a member of the CCPSL, though this is not a mandatory requirement for international researchers ).

Important Deadlines & Links

Abstract Submission Deadline: 07th April 2026

Submission Portal: https://abstracts.ccpsl.lk

Full Abstract Submission Guidelines (PDF): View and Download Guidelines Here
