President Induction Ceremony 2026
The Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) ceremonially inducted its President for the 2026/2027 term on 25 April 2026 at the Eagles Lagoon View Banquet & Convention Hall, Katunayake.
The ceremony was graced by Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, as the Chief Guest, while Professor Vajira Dissanayake, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, attended as the Guest of Honour. The highlight of the evening was the formal induction of Air Commodore Harsha Kariyapperuma as the President of SLCOMM for the 2026/2027 term.
In his inaugural address, the newly inducted President unveiled the College theme for the year, "Defenders Above and Beyond: Strengthening Military Medicine for a Resilient Future," outlining a vision built on stronger military healthcare services, medical education, research and innovation, and Tri-Service collaboration. Read the full report
