The Training of trainers programme on infectious substance shipping training

The Training of trainers programme on infectious substance shipping training 2025 was held at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo on 11th and 12th June 2025. The workshop was organized by the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and was funded by the World Health Organization. The inauguration was graced by the presence of Dr. Priyantha Athapattu, Deputy director general/laboratory services and Dr Suranga Dolamulla, Director, Laboratory services. The programme was attended by Consultant.Microbiologists/Virologists/Mycologists from all over the country representing both Ministry of Health and university sector. Resource persons included Dr Samanmalee Gunasekera, Dr Jayanthi Elwitigala, Dr Dhananjay Namalie, Dr Roshan Jayasuriya, Dr Thushari Dissanayake and Dr Buddhini Samaraweera.