2026 — Dr. Ruwan Ferdinando
Induction of the President and inauguration of the CCPSL Centenary Year 2026–2027 on Thursday, 26 November 2026, at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Chief Guest: Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media. Guests of Honour: Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, Past Presidents of the College. Theme: “Building on Public Health Legacy, Redefining Community Empowerment.” Programme and details · President’s Message.
2025 — Dr. Vindya Kumarapeli, 31st President
Inducted on 17 October 2025 at a ceremony in Colombo, with Hon. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media, as Chief Guest. The National Campaign for Well-being, “Be Connected. Stay Well.”, was launched at the ceremony, and the President outlined the year’s priorities: commemorating the centenary of public health and promoting wellbeing across all life stages.
2024 — Dr. Kapila Jayaratne, 30th President
Inducted on 10 October 2024 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, under the theme “Every Baby Thrives, Every Community Flourishes”.
View the induction programme (PDF)
2023 — Dr. Shiromi Maduwage, 29th President
Inducted on 6 October 2023. Presidential address: “Public health through fostering collaboration and building resilience.” Read the address (PDF) · Watch the induction · Additional video
2022 — Dr. S.M. Arnold
2021 — Dr. Lakshmi Somatunga
Inducted on 19 October 2021 at the Colombo Hilton. Presidential address: “Public Health for Resilience.” Read the address (PDF) · Watch the induction · Additional video
2020 — Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, 26th President
Inducted on 18 September 2020 at the Shangri-La, Colombo, following the Annual General Meeting. Theme for the year: “Improving Human Capital through an Integrated Approach to Primary Health Care.”
2019 — Dr. Sapumal Dhanapala, 25th President
Inducted on 28 October 2019 at the Grand Ball Room, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, in the College’s Silver Jubilee year. Presidential address: “Safe and nutritious food: everyone’s business.”
2018 — Dr. Janaki Vidanapathirana
Inducted on 2 October 2018 at 6.00 p.m. at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Induction address: “Reality unveiled: A glimpse of youthful needs.” View the invitation and programme (PDF)
