Category: WAAW 2023

All posts related to WAAW activities in 2023 will be included in this category .

WAAW 2023

January 7, 2024

Summary of WAAW 2023 Activities

World Antimicrobial resistance Awareness Week 2023 activities conducted by the...

WAAW 2023

December 4, 2023

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.

WAAW 2023

November 17, 2023

Review of National Antibiotic Guidelines 2022/2023

The existing national antibiotic guidelines published in 2016 is currently under review and this review process was initiated by Dr. Geethika Patabandige, the President of SLCM in
2021/2022.

NSP / WAAW 2023

July 28, 2023

National strategic plan for combating antimicrobial resistance in Sri Lanka

End term review of the national strategic plan for combating...

Summary of WAAW 2023 Activities

January 7, 2024 8:50 am

World Antimicrobial resistance Awareness Week 2023 activities conducted by the... Read more →

President’s Message for WAAW 2023

November 17, 2023 10:52 am

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, evolve and develop resistance to the drugs designed to combat them. Read more →

Summary of WAAW 2023 Activities

January 7, 2024 8:50 am | By SLCM

World Antimicrobial resistance Awareness Week 2023 activities conducted by the... Read more →

President’s Message for WAAW 2023

November 17, 2023 10:52 am | By SLCM

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, evolve and develop resistance to the drugs designed to combat them. Read more →

Review of National Antibiotic Guidelines 2022/2023

August 11, 2023 1:45 pm | By SLCM

The existing national antibiotic guidelines published in 2016 is currently under review and this review process was initiated by Dr. Geethika Patabandige, the President of SLCM in 2021/2022. Read more →

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Category: WAAW 2023

Summary of WAAW 2023 Activities

WAAW 2023 Media

President’s Message for WAAW 2023

Promotional Videos for WAAW

Review of National Antibiotic Guidelines 2022/2023

National strategic plan for combating antimicrobial resistance in Sri Lanka

CME

Members Posts

Summary of WAAW 2023 Activities

WAAW 2023 Media

President’s Message for WAAW 2023

Promotional Videos for WAAW

Summary of WAAW 2023 Activities

WAAW 2023 Media

President’s Message for WAAW 2023

Promotional Videos for WAAW

Review of National Antibiotic Guidelines 2022/2023

34th Annual Scientific Sessions Sponsors

Diamond Sponsorship

Strategic Partner

Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists

No.06,

“Wijerama House”,

Wijerama Mawatha,

Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

Tel: +94 11 2675678

Email: office@slmicrobiology.lk