A preliminary workshop was conducted by the SLCM in collaboration with the Ceylon College of Physicians on 2nd July 2024 at the auditorium in the Epilepsy unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo
The SLCM has organised a series of workshops, aimed at introduction of the “National guideline of AMS for health care institutions in Sri Lanka” and the implementation of the newly introduced National Antimicrobial Prescription Chart and AWaRe classification of antimicrobials.
Typhoid fever is a potentially severe life-threatening bacteraemic illnesses caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi. Estimated 11–21 million cases of typhoid fever occur worldwide each year causing an estimated 135,000–230,000 deaths.
The Sri Lanka Sepsis Alliance (SLSA) was established in September 2023 with the endorsement of the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), the highest-ranking health official in Sri Lanka.
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 →