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32nd Annual Scientific Sessions 2023

AGM 2023

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32nd Annual Scientific Sessions 2023

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The Bulletin of the SLCM 2023

AGM 2023

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists (SLCM) was held on the 20th of October 2023, (Friday) from 11.45am to 4.00pm at the “Bougainvillea”, Hotel Galadari, Colombo.

Message from the President

Dear teachers and colleagues,
I am deeply honored and humbled to address you as the President of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists for the year 2023/2024. First and foremost, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all members of the SLCM for entrusting me with this esteemed position. It is with great enthusiasm and a profound sense of responsibility that I take on this role, committing to serve the college and the country, with unwavering dedication
At this moment I remember with immense gratitude in my heart, the founding giants, board of directors, past presidents, and councils who have tirelessly shaped our College since its inception in 1969 to where it stands today.
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WAAW 2023 Activities

President’s Message for WAAW 2023

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, evolve and develop resistance to the drugs designed to combat them. This can make infections and diseases caused by these resistant microorganisms more difficult to treat, leading to increased mortality, prolonged illnesses, and higher healthcare costs.
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Provincial Level Activities

1. Awareness Programme on AMR for Prescribers
2. Awareness Programme on AMR for Pharmacists

University Activities

1. Inter Faculty Quiz Conducted Among Medical Undergraduates
1st Place: Team from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
2nd Place: Team from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
3rd Place: Team from the Faculty of Medicine, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
2. Inter-Faculty Drama Competition Conducted Among Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Nursing, Allied Health, and Agriculture Undergraduates
1st Place
"Overඩෝස් (Overdose)" from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

2nd Place
"Let us together stop AMR through One Health Approach" from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna

3rd Place
"සැවොම එක්වෙමු - ප්‍රතිජීවක ප්‍රතිරෝධීතාවය අවම කරමු." (Let us all join together – and reduce antibiotic resistance’) from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Go Blue for AMR – WAAW 2023 Awareness Programmes

Awareness programmes on mass media and social media

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College Posts

Review of National Antibiotic Guidelines 2022/2023

The existing national antibiotic guidelines published in 2016 is currently under review by the SLCM in collaboration with Ceylon College of Physicians, Sri Lanka College of Surgeons, Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine, Association of Sri Lankan Neurologists, Sri Lanka College of Pulmonologists, College of Cardiologists, Sri Lanka Orthopaedic Association, College of Otorhinolaryngologists and Head and Neck Surgeons of Sri lanka, College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri lanka, The Ceylon College of Critical Care Specialists, Sri lanka College of oncologists, Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
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These workshops are aimed at creating awareness among doctors and nursing officers involved in the insertion and maintenance of central lines.
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Resource persons:
  1. Mahen Kothalawala
  2. Nadisha Badanasinghe
  3. Dhanushka Dasanayake
  4. Madhumanee Abeywardhene
  5. Dhananja Namalie
  6. Dilini Nakkawita
  7. Wasana Kudagammana

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