Hand Hygiene Auditor Revalidation Program 2025

Celebrating the World Hand Hygiene Day 05th May 2025

The hand hygiene auditor revalidation programme organised by the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists in collaboration with the Ministry of Health was held successfully on the 02nd June 2025 at the Neurotrauma auditorium NHSL.The occasion was graced by the Deputy Director General/Laboratory services and AMR focal point for Sri Lanka, Dr Priyantha Athapattu and Director/Directorate of Healthcare quality and safety, Dr Upuli Wijemanne. The workshop was attended by nearly 100 participants including Consultant Microbiologists, medical officers in Microbiology/Infection control and Infection Control Nursing Officers. Several eminent Microbiologists including Dr Kushlani Jayatilleke, Dr Dhammika Vidanagama, Dr Mahen Kothalawala, Dr Muditha Abeykoon, Dr Dilini Nakkawita and Dr Deepa Perera served as resource persons.