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.

Continue reading …

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.

Continue reading ...

CME Activities of the College

Join with CME activities of the College of Paediatricians to enhance knowledge, skills
and attitudes in clinical practice.

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Endocrine Day 2025
Endocrine Day 2025
November 6, 2025
Organised by Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians Date : 13th December 2025 Venue : New Auditorium, Lady Ridgeway Hospital Scroll down to see registration details. ...
Data Interpretation, Case History and OSPE Course 2025
Data Interpretation, Case History and OSPE Course 2025
October 22, 2025
For PG Trainees in MD Paediatrics Starting Date : 22nd November 2025 Time : 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm 6 Consecutive Saturdays  ...
Asia Pacific Congress of Paediatrics (APCP 2026)
Asia Pacific Congress of Paediatrics (APCP 2026)
September 1, 2025
Redefining Paediatric Care - Blending Equity, Excellence and Technology 26th - 29th July 2026BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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
Prof. V. Pujitha Wickramasinghe
MBBS (Col), MD (Paed), DCH (Col), PhD, FSLCPaed
President Elect
President Elect
Dr. Nalin C Kitulwatta
MBBS (Colombo), DCH (Colombo), MD (Paed), FCCM (Canada)
Vice President
Vice President
Dr. Surantha Perera
MBBS (Colombo), DCH (Sri Lanka), MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH (UK)
Secretary
Secretary
Dr. Imalke Kankananarachchi
MBBS (Col) DCH (Col) MD-Paed (Col) DCH (UK) MRCPCH (UK) MRCP (Edin)
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Dr. Vindya Subasinghe
MBBS (Kelaniya), DCH (Sri Lanka), MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH (UK)

Groups and Forums Under Our Umbrella