ABOUT THE COLLEGE
The Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, which came into existence in 1996, is the glittering successor to its forerunner, the much-respected Ceylon Paediatric Association (CPA), which had been inaugurated in 1952.
The College, with all Consultant Paediatricians of the country as its members, is the premier academic non-trade union institution that is exclusively involved with optimal child healthcare.
Over the last 26 years it has gone from strength to strength and is intensely involved with continuing medical education, humanitarian projects for paediatric healthcare, collaboration with international paediatric organisations and in an advocacy role to the Government of Sri Lanka.
President's Message
It is an honour to connect with you at a significant juncture filled with both challenges and opportunities. Building on the impactful work of my predecessors, I am committed to broadening the reach of the SLCP and enhancing our efforts to serve our children and professionals even more effectively.
The Light
Initiative by Sri Lanka College of Paediatrician
“The Light” is an online platform initiated by the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians (SLCP) to provide comprehensive information related to childcare in Sri Lanka. The website caters to two main groups medical professionals and parents.
UPCOMING CME ACTIVITIES
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
The Child with Chronic Lung Disease
September 16, 2026
Monthly Clinical Update Speaker Dr. Kanchana Uyangoda Consultant Paediatric Pulmonologist (Act) Teaching Hospital, Badulla. 25th September 2026 at New Auditorium, LRH
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PROJECTS WITH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians is involved in many social projects
targeted at improving health and wellbeing of children in Sri Lanka.
PREsIDENT & COUNCIL
President
President
Dr. Nalin C Kitulwatta
MBBS (Colombo), DCH (Colombo), MD (Paed), FCCM (Canada)
President Elect
President Elect
Dr. Surantha Perera
MBBS (Colombo), DCH (Sri Lanka), MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH (UK)
Vice President
Vice President
Prof. Ruwanthwanthi Perera
Secretary
Secretary
Dr. Wathsala Hathagoda
MBBS (Kelaniya), DCH (Sri Lanka), MD (Paediatrics), DCH (UK), MRCPCH (UK)
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Dr. Sadani Vithana
MBBS (Ruhuna) DCH (Sri Lanka), MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH (UK)
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