The induction of Dr. Ruwan Ferdinando as President of the College for 2026/2027 and the inauguration of the CCPSL Centenary Year (26 November 2026 – 25 November 2027), under the theme “Building on Public Health Legacy, Redefining Community Empowerment.”
| Date | Thursday, 26 November 2026, 6.00 p.m. |
| Venue | Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo |
| Chief Guest | Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media |
| Guests of Honour | Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena, Hon. Minister of Science and Technology, Past President, CCPSL Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, Hon. Member of Parliament, Past President, CCPSL |
Programme
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
| 6.00 p.m. | Guests take their seats |
| 6.25 p.m. | Arrival of the Chief Guest |
| 6.30 p.m. | Ceremonial procession |
| 6.35 p.m. | National Anthem |
| 6.40 p.m. | Lighting of the traditional oil lamp |
| 6.45 p.m. | Welcome address by the Immediate Past President, Dr. Vindya Kumarapeli |
| 6.55 p.m. | Induction of the President, Dr. Ruwan Ferdinando |
| 7.05 p.m. | “A Century of Public Health Leadership: The Story of CCPSL” — commemorative video |
| 7.10 p.m. | Presidential address |
| 7.35 p.m. | Chief Guest’s address |
| 7.45 p.m. | Felicitation of the Past Presidents of the CCPSL |
| 7.55 p.m. | Inauguration of the CCPSL Heritage Digital Archive and declaration of 2027 as CCPSL Health Empowerment Year |
| 8.00 p.m. | Commencement of the CCPSL Centenary Year activities |
| 8.10 p.m. | Cultural performance |
| 8.20 p.m. | Vote of thanks: Dr. Thushani Dabrera, Secretary, CCPSL |
| 8.25 p.m. | Ceremonial procession leaves the hall |
| 8.30 p.m. | Reception and fellowship |
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