CCPSL

4-day workshop on Digital Photography for Public Health Professionals
2025-02-23 09:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Colombo) | SLMA Auditorium, No.06,Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka., Colombo, Western, 00070, Sri Lanka
📸🎓 Master the Art of Visual Storytelling! 🎓📸
Join our 4-day workshop on Digital Photography for Public Health Professionals and learn how to capture impactful health messages through photography.
🗓 Start Date: 23rd February 2025🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Venue: SLMA Auditorium
Workshop Highlights:✅ Capture high-quality photos to convey health messages✅ Even without a camera, your phone is all you need to participate!✅ Receive a certificate of participation upon successful completion✅ Showcase your photography skills and compete for exciting prizes!
💰 Registration Fee: LKR 2000📅 Deadline: Register by 20th February 2025
🧑‍🏫 Resource Person:Mr. Shantha Gunaratne (President, National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka)
🔗 Register now: Click here
For more information, contact:📞 Dr. Kanchana: 0718547442📞 Dr. Amali: 0778262809📞 Dr. Dineshan: 0714027452
#PhotographyWorkshop #PublicHealth #VisualStorytelling #HealthCommunication #PhotographyForHealth #CommunityPhysicians #SriLanka

Updates on Chikungunya
2025-03-05 12:15 - 13:15 | Online, Sri Lanka
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: [REDACTED] 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!

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
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, Sri Lanka
📚💬 Join the Journal Club Session! 💬📚
Topic: “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:

Dr. Kulanga Warnakulahewa (Registrar in Community Medicine)

Dr. Neerodha Dharamosma (Registrar in Community Medicine)

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Review Panel:

Prof. Anuji Gamage (Professor in Community Medicine)

Dr. Suraj Perera (Consultant Community Physician)

Dr. M.A.P. Marasinghe (Senior Registrar in Community Medicine, Peer Reviewer)

📅 Date: Wednesday, 12th March 2025🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
🔗 Join via Zoom:Meeting ID: 876 4249 6338Passcode: [REDACTED] code to join and access the article are available below!
📝 Accredited program: 0.5 CPD points upon completion.
#JournalClub #CommunityMedicine #CaregiverBurden #CancerCare #CPD #ZoomMeeting #HealthCareResearch

Practical Application of Principal Component Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Online, Sri Lanka
The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka invites you to the Young Community Physicians’ Forum on:

Date: 19th March 2025
Time: 12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM
Venue: Online (via Zoom)

Topic: Practical Application of Principal Component Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Speaker:
Prof. Dulani Samaranayake
MBBS, MSc, MD (Community Medicine)
Specialist in Community Medicine
Senior Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

Moderator:
Dr. Thathsara Weerathunge
Registrar in Community Medicine

This 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.

Accreditation:
This programme is accredited by the Education, Training, and Research Unit of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and awards 1.5 CPD points upon completion.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://shorturl.at/wcx7N
Scan QR Code for Quick Access (Attached in flyer)

We look forward to your participation in this valuable session!

Health Legislation CPD session
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Sri Lanka
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: [REDACTED] 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

One-day workshop on SPSS data entry and analysis
2025-04-03 08:30 - 14:00 | Department of Community Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
📊🚨 Calling all healthcare professionals and researchers! 🚨📊
Join us for a one-day workshop on SPSS data entry and analysis organized by the Health System Research Unit at the University of Colombo.
📅 Date: Thursday, 3rd April 2025🕒 Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM📍 Location: Department of Community Medicine, FOM, UOC (First Floor, Admin Building)
Course Highlights:✅ Learn to create a data entry sheet in SPSS✅ Data cleaning & organization✅ Tabulate basic characteristics✅ Generate cross-tabulations✅ Perform basic significant tests
💵 Course Fee: Rs. 5000/- (Refreshments included!)🎓 Certificate of Participation will be provided.
⏳ Limited seats available! Don’t miss out—Register before 1st April via the link below:🔗 Registration Link
📞 For further info, contact Dr. Kanchana at 0718547442.
📚 Learn from experts:

Prof. Upul Senarath (Professor of Community Medicine)

Dr. Shreenika Weleange (Senior Lecturer in Community Medicine)

#SPSSWorkshop #DataAnalysis #Research #UniversityOfColombo #SPSS #HealthcareResearch #DataScience #CommunityMedicine

CCPSL Talents 2025
2025-04-24 18:00 - 23:59 | Panibharatha Theatre, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
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

ComHealth Fest 2025
2025-06-07 08:00 - 22:00 | Vihara Maha Devi Park, Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo, Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
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.

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
