Inauguration
The formal opening ceremony that sets the stage for the 18th Congress.
Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association
PeMSAA
18th International
Medical Congress
2026
Uniting minds & advancing healthcare
for a better tomorrow
Save the Dates
26th & 27th November 2026
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The Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Programme at a glance
Congress Highlights
Two days of clinical insight, research and collaboration, built around a programme that spans clinical disciplines and intriguing non-clinical fields.
Keynote Address
A distinguished keynote speaker opens the scientific programme.
Five Plenary Lectures
Local and international experts on the advances shaping modern clinical care.
Four Symposia
Focused, cross-disciplinary sessions on pressing challenges in medicine and research.
Four Pre-Congress Workshops
Interactive, hands-on workshops ahead of the main Congress.
Who will be there
A Premier Gathering of Healthcare Professionals, Researchers & Innovators from Around the World.
- Healthcare Professionals
- Researchers
- Innovators
Scientific Programme
Programme at a Glance
Keynote, plenaries and parallel symposia across two halls at The Grand Kandyan Hotel.
Hall A Royal Peacock
Hall B Golden Eagle
08.00 – 08.30
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08.30 – 09.00
Keynote Address
An Era of Accessible Data and Negotiable Facts – Medical Misinformation and the Battle for Trust
Dr Buddhika Dassanayake
Senior Lecturer in Surgery, Department of SurgeryFaculty of Medicine
09.00 – 09.30
Lecture
Dementia: another modern day metabolic disorder?
Dr Ranil Abeysinghe
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and former HeadSenior Lecturer, Department of PsychiatryFaculty of Medicine
09.30 – 10.30
Parallel Symposia
Symposium 01Hall A · Royal Peacock
Medicine
Emerging Challenges in Tropical Vector-Borne Diseases: From Clinical Updates to Precision Diagnostics
Dengue 2026: New Evidence in Clinical Management and Prevention
Prof Udaya Ralapanawa
Professor in Medicine, University of Peradeniya
Leptospirosis: Diagnostic Pitfalls and Current Therapeutic Updates
Prof Nilanka Perera
Professor in Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Modern Diagnostics for Vector-Borne Diseases: From Point-of-Care Tests to Molecular Platforms
Dr Rohitha Muthugala
Consultant VirologistMedical Research Institute, Cairns, North Queensland, Australia
Symposium 02Hall B · Golden Eagle
Surgery
Diabetic Foot
Pathophysiology of Diabetic foot disease
Dr Buddhima Jayawickrama
Consultant Vascular Surgeon, National Hospital Kandy
Risk assessment & Screening in Primary care
Dr Thushan Gooneratne
Senior Lecturer in Surgery, Consultant Vascular SurgeonFaculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Surgical management of complicated Diabetic foot
Dr Charith Galappatthy
Consultant Vascular SurgeonCairns, North Queensland, Australia
10.30 – 11.00
Tea
11.00 – 11.30
Plenary 02
Beyond the Images: What Radiology Reveals About Delayed Diagnosis in Sri Lanka
Dr S Sooriyabandara
Consultant RadiologistAdelaide, SA, Australia
11.30 – 12.00
Plenary 03
Longevity Science and Aesthetic Medicine: From Cosmetic Enhancement to Cellular Restoration Dermatology
Dr Amitha Nelumdeniya
Consultant Dermatologist, B H Panadura
12.00 – 12.30
Plenary 04
Robotic Surgery in a Developing Nation: Luxury, Necessity or Strategic Investment
Dr Mahanama Dissanayake
Consultant General SurgeonMater Medical Suites Mackay, Queensland, Australia
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
13.30 – 14.00
Case-based Discussion
Case-based discussion in Emergency Medicine
Dr Chulanga Wickramasinghe / Dr Nandana Jayatilaka
Consultant Emergency Physician, National Hospital Kandy
14.00 – 15.00
Parallel Symposia
Symposium 03Hall A · Royal Peacock
Paediatrics
“Adolescent Health: bridging the gap between paediatric and adult care”
The digital tether… excessive screen use and adolescence: How to strike a balance
Dr Anuradha Herath
Consultant Child and Adolescent PsychiatristLady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo
Gender issues and sexual health in adolescence
Dr Shanika Ekanayake
Lecturer in PsychiatryConsultant PsychiatristFaculty of Medicine – University of Peradeniya
Nutrition and weight management in adolescence
Dr Evone Jayaweera
Consultant Clinical NutritionistNational Hospital Kandy
Symposium 04Hall B · Golden Eagle
Gynaecology
“Integrating perspectives in reproductive medicine”
Ovarian Reserve
Dr Nayanananda Lekamge
Consultant Obstetrician and GynaecologistClinical Senior LecturerAdelaide University, Australia
Endometriosis and fertility
Prof Prabodana Ranaweera
Professor in Obstetrics & GynaecologyFaculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Male factor in subfertility
Dr Milhan Bacha
Consultant Subfertility (Reproductive Med) & GynaecologistCastle Street Hospital for Women, Colombo
15.00 – 15.30
Plenary 05
Hidden Complications of Autonomic Dysfunction in Older Adults
Dr Chamila Dalpatadu
Senior Lecturer, Department of PhysiologyFaculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
15.30 – 16.00
Guest Lecture
Seeing Beyond the Lens: The Mindset of A Wildlife Photographer
Dr Harsha Ariyaratne
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sri Lanka
16.00 – 16.15
Awards Ceremony
Excellence in Research / Patents and Inventions / Innovations by Alumni
16.15 – 16.30
Tea and Closing Remarks
Registration
Registration Fees
Choose your category and secure your place at the 18th International Medical Congress.
Medical Officers
LKR3,000
Local delegates
Consultants & Academics
LKR5,000
Local delegates
Pre-Congress Workshop
LKR1,000
Workshop registration
International Delegates
USD50
Overseas delegates
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Message from the
President, PeMSAA
18th Medical Congress: Uniting minds and advancing healthcare for a better tomorrow
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, and Distinguished Guests,
It is both a profound honor and a privilege to address you all on behalf of the Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association (PeMSAA) as we prepare for the 18th Medical Congress. This presidential message serves not only to welcome you to a premier gathering of medical minds, but also to reflect on our collective journey, resilience, and vision for the future of healthcare.
Over the past few decades, PeMSAA has grown into a vibrant global bridge connecting our esteemed alma mater, the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, with thousands of alumni, researchers, and medical practitioners who are making profound impacts across the globe.
Throughout my tenure as President, our focus has been driven by three core pillars:
Support Our Alma Mater
Strengthening our ties with the medical faculty to provide essential resources, scholarships, and infrastructure support to the next generation of medical students.
Build a Global Alumni Network
Uniting our alumni across borders to foster meaningful mentorship, research alliances, and international outreach programs.
Foster Academic & Clinical Innovation
Empowering both young doctors and seasoned consultants through continuous professional development, knowledge-sharing platforms, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The past two years have particularly been a period of generous support from our dear alumni for the infrastructure development of our alma mater, for which I am ever so grateful.
This 18th Congress is a celebration of those values. I extend my deepest gratitude to the PeMSAA council, the Congress Organizing Committee, our sponsors, and every member of the alumni community whose dedication made this event possible. Thank you for your unwavering support, your devotion to the art and science of medicine, and your enduring commitment to our alma mater.
I wish you all an inspiring, fruitful, and memorable 18th Medical Congress.
Professor Indumathie Nanayakkara
President, PeMSAA 2025–2027
Message from the
Congress Chair
“Uniting minds and advancing healthcare for a better tomorrow.”
It is an absolute privilege and honor to welcome you to the city of Kandy for the 18th International Medical Congress organized by PeMSAA. As we gather under this year’s inspiring theme, “Uniting minds and advancing healthcare for a better tomorrow”, our goal is to foster groundbreaking discussions and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
This year’s scientific program has been meticulously designed to address the most pressing challenges and dynamic advancements in modern clinical care and research. The program intends to cover a variety of clinical disciplines as well as some intriguing non-clinical fields. You will have the opportunity to engage with distinguished keynote speakers, participate in interactive pre-congress workshops and listen to both local and international speakers sharing their expertise in their relevant fields.
Beyond the academic rigors of the conference, this congress serves as a vital platform to build enduring professional relationships, reconnect with peers, and spark new multicenter partnerships that will propel our field forward.
I extend my deepest gratitude to the members of the Scientific Committee who have come up with a comprehensive program line-up, our dedicated organizing teams, and our generous sponsors who have come forward in supporting us to build up this year’s scientific congress.
I trust that your time spent in our congress will be intellectually stimulating, professionally rewarding, and personally memorable.
Warm regards,
Prof Pathum Dissanayake
Chairperson, 18th International Scientific Congress
Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association
Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association
The Venue
The Grand Kandyan Hotel
Kandy, Sri Lanka
The 18th International Medical Congress comes to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s historic hill capital and home of our alma mater, the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya.
- Dates
- 26th & 27th November 2026
- City
- Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Host
- Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association
Get in touch
Contact Us
For enquiries about the Congress, registration or sponsorship, reach the organizing committee through any of the channels below.
