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Dear reader
Welcome to the Newsletter of the SLCM
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CONTENTS
32nd Annual Scientific Sessions 2023
AGM 2023
WAAW 2023 Activities
News from the college
Related News
Format for submitting articles
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The Bulletin of the SLCM 2023
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AGM 2023
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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.
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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
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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
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1. Awareness Programme on AMR for Prescribers
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2. Awareness Programme on AMR for Pharmacists
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University Activities
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1. Inter Faculty Quiz Conducted Among Medical Undergraduates
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1st Place: Team from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
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2nd Place: Team from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
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3rd Place: Team from the Faculty of Medicine, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
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2. Inter-Faculty Drama Competition Conducted Among Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Nursing, Allied Health, and Agriculture Undergraduates
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"Overඩෝස් (Overdose)" from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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"Let us together stop AMR through One Health Approach" from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
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"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.
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Go Blue for AMR – WAAW 2023 Awareness Programmes
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Awareness programmes on mass media and social media
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College Posts
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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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- Mahen Kothalawala
- Nadisha Badanasinghe
- Dhanushka Dasanayake
- Madhumanee Abeywardhene
- Dhananja Namalie
- Dilini Nakkawita
- Wasana Kudagammana
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- The text of the article should be sent in word format.
- Images should not be included/incorporated in the word document .
- The Images should be sent separately.
- The images should be numbered and the place where the corresponding image should be inserted must be clearly marked in the word document.
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