Hand, foot, and mouth disease is considered a self-limiting illness. It primarily affects infants and young children; however, it can also affect adolescents and adults.
Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated...
Date: 12th September 2025 (Friday) Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm Google... Read more →
Neisseria meningitidis are Gram-negative diplococci capable of causing a range of infections with high morbidity and mortality. Here, we present a case of meningococcal septicemia with associated purpuric rash in a young adult. Read more →
The TOT Workshop on ANTT was held on June 30, 2025, at the Neuro-trauma Auditorium, organized by the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists and the Ministry of Health. Read more →
A two-day workshop on strengthening of antibiotic sensitivity testing for private sector Medical Laboratory Technologists was successfully conducted by the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists on 24th and 25th September 2025. Read more →
Colombo North Teaching Hospital Distribution of the National Guideline on... Read more →
The Training of trainers programme on infectious substance shipping training 2025 was held at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo on 11th and 12th June 2025. Read more →
The hand hygiene auditor revalidation programme organised by the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists in collaboration with the Ministry of Health... Read more →