College of Pathologists of
Sri Lanka Celebrates Anniversary with Public Health Focus
July 9, 2025
The College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka (CPSL)
recently held a media briefing in Colombo to mark its 50th Anniversary and to
raise public awareness about cancer. Held in collaboration with the Health
Promotion Bureau, the event on July 9, 2025, highlighted the critical role of
pathologists in cancer diagnosis and care, emphasizing that early detection is
key to improving patient outcomes.
The briefing featured several experts, including
CPSL President Prof. Priyani Amarathunga, who detailed the College's
half-century journey and achievements in pathology services across the country.
Dr. Suraj Perera, Director of the National Cancer Control Programme, addressed
the rising burden of cancer in Sri Lanka, stressing the importance of accurate
and timely diagnosis. Patient stories were shared to illustrate how detailed
pathology reports directly influence treatment decisions, from complex tumour
cases to guiding therapy in breast cancer patients by Prof. Dulani Beneragama,
Dr. Dayal Gamlaksha and Dr. Avanthi Rajapaksha.
The event, which was live-streamed and received
significant coverage from major television and print media, also featured a
Tamil-language briefing by Dr. Cherine Sosai to ensure inclusivity.
Dr. Lalani De Silva briefed on the CPSL's ongoing
50th anniversary celebrations include a series of public awareness initiatives,
such as a video competition and a cancer awareness program, all aimed at educating
the public on cancer prevention and the vital role of pathology.
Link for the you tube : https://www.youtube.com/live/Mq16ZDty3Vk
Media coverage was given by both printed
and electronic media as newspaper articles, news items and a cascade of
special television programme programmes.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e3SB-_99_c
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTvuA5G62sg
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9HhYryo3U8
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Television
programmes
Link: https://youtu.be/Rt3Fc-WGnz8
Link: https://youtu.be/XYYRnkBhoFU?si=iGMPPuAn5_9S6wfh
