134th Anniversary International Medical Congress 2021
"Professional excellence towards holistic health care"Programme
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Hall B
Day 1 – Tuesday, 21st September 2021
Day 2 – Wednesday, 22nd September 2021
Session 2:
8.30 – 10.00 am
Symposium 2
“No one is safe until every one is safe”
Health sector preparedness and response to disasters
- Enhancing disaster and emergency preparedness and response within Sri Lankan Health system: A success story – Dr. Hemantha Herath
- Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Health Sector in Sri Lanka – Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe
- Hospital Preparedness in Emergencies: HOPE and Beyond – Joint session Dr. Novil Wijesekera & Frederick John Abo
10.45 – 11.15 am
TEA
Session 4:
11.15 am – 12.45pm
Symposium 4
Microplastics: Are we under threat
- The problem of microplastics: are we under threat? – Dr. Sajith Edirisinghe
- Current status of microplastic pollution in Sri Lanka: findings of concern on human health – Mr W R W M A P Weerakoon
- Legal provisions on micro plastics and single- use plastic waste control in Sri Lanka – Mr. N. S. Gamage
Session 5:
12.45 – 1.45 pm
Free Paper Session 2
Day 3 – Thursday, 23rd September 2021
Session 10:
9.00 – 10.30 am
Symposium 6
Learning from paediatric deaths
- Clinician’s perspective on paediatric deaths & review – Prof Shaman Rajindrajith
- Paediatric Death Reviews – Dr. Rajesh Mehta
- Infant Death surveillance – The Sri Lanka’s model – Dr. Kapila Jayaratne
10.30 – 11.00 am
TEA
Session 11:
11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Symposium 9
Health effects of indigenous and traditional foods
- Health effects of coconut oil – Prof. Ranil Jayawardene
- Sri Lankan cereal food habit: a double edged sword in health – Prof. Anoma Chandrasekara
- Traditional fermented foods and their health benefits – Prof. Terrence Madhujith
12.30 – 1.30 pm
Lunch
Session 12:
1.30 – 2.30 pm
Free Paper Session 2
Session 13:
2.30 – 4.00 pm
Symposium 12
Current concepts in spinal cord rehabilitation
- Basic concepts of spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation – Dr. Champika Gunawardena
- Medical issues and modern concepts in spinal cord injury rehabilitation – Dr. Gerard Weber
- Physiotherapy interventions in SCI rehabilitation – Mrs. Samanthi Jayathilake
- Occupational therapy interventions in SCI rehabilitation – Dr. Ajith Kithsiri
4.00 pm
TEA
Day 4 – Friday, 24th September 2021
Session 14:
8.30 – 10.00 am
Symposium 14
The impact of sexual Gender-based Violence (SGBV) on maternal and child health
Panel Discussion
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- Ms Upala Devi
- Dr Harsha Atapattu
- Ms Niluka Gunawardena
10.45 – 11.15 am
TEA
Session 16:
11.15 am – 12.45 pm
Symposium 16
Adolescent health
- Chronic disease management in adolescent health – Prof. Susan Sawyer
- Positive mental health in pandemics for adolescents-Dr Usman Hamdani
- Bridging gaps: Transition from paediatric to adult health -Dr Surantha Perera