LEPROSY: THE NEGLECTED DISEASE (Sponsored by Fairmed Foundation, Sri Lanka) Chairpersons: Prof. Jennifer Perera Dr. Palitha Abeykoon 8.30am
Recent trends in epidemiology of leprosy Dr. Nilanthi Fernando
8.45am
Challenges in leprosy control in Sri Lanka Dr. Nayani Suriyarachchi
9.00am
Pitfalls in diagnosis of leprosy Dr. Indira Kahawita
9.20am
Discussion
8.30 – 9.30 am
SYMPOSIUM 2 RESPIRATORY MEDICINE (Sponsored by Sri Lanka College of Pulmonologists) Chairpersons: Dr. Amitha Fernando Dr. Keerthi Gunasekera
8.30am
The unified airway Dr. Anoma Siribaddana
8.45am
Update on pleural effusions Dr. G Muhundan
9.00am
What is new in COPD Dr. Eshantha Perera
9.15am
Discussion
9.30–10.00 am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS Chairperson: Dr. B J C Perera
(HALL B)
(HALL A)
Clinical governance to improve safety and quality in healthcare Professor Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran
10.00–10.30 am
GUEST LECTURE 1 Chairperson: Dr. Malik Fernando
(HALL A)