Inaugural ceremony of the Tradmed International Sri Lanka, International Symposium on Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Educational Exhibition and trade fair jointly organized by the Health Ministry, the World Health Organization and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held 24th November 2017 at the Waters Edge in Battaramulla. President Maithripala Sirisena, Minister of Health, Rajitha Senaratne, Minister, Susil Premajayantha, Secretary...Read More
Antibiotics are used mainly for treatment of infections caused by bacteria. They act either by stopping the multiplication of bacteria or killing bacteria. Hence, an adequate dose of antibiotics should be given at appropriate intervals to achieve this purpose. It is important to use antibiotics only if they are necessary. They should not be used...Read More
A Pre-Symposium workshop, organized by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in parallel to the International Conference on Traditional Medicine, Educational Exhibition and Trade Fair 2017, (TradMed International 2017), Sri Lanka was held on 22nd November 2017 at the University premises and was themed as “Bridging Biotechnology and Traditional Medicine – A Multidisciplinary Approach”. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice...Read More
More than 80% of the world population depends on traditional and plant derived medicine. The annual global wellness economy accounts for USD 3.7 trillion; cosmetic and anti ageing medication contributing to USD 999 billion, USD199 billion from complementary and Alternative Medicine, Spa Industry USD 99 billion, fitness and mind (mind relaxation, and Yoga) USD 542...Read More
Household poisoning is viewed as a global crisis. The elderly in modern Sri Lanka get hospitalized mostly by poisoning themselves. The young generation experiences poisoning due to individuals being unable to deal with life’s pressing issues. According to the records that reveal the number of hospitalizations due to poisoning, the highest number of such cases...Read More
Professor Sue Turale RN, DEd, FACNA FACMHN from Australia visited Sri Lanka from 10th-17th October 2017. She is the Editor of International Nursing Review, the official journal of the International Council of Nurses in Geneva, Switzerland and is a visiting professor in several universities in Asian countries. During her visit Professor Turale conducted workshops on...Read More
University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a collaborative partner of the TradMed International 2017, Sri Lanka – an International Symposium on Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Educational Exhibition & Trade Fair – 2017, which is organized by the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine. The International conference will be held on 23rd, 24th and 25th of...Read More
The Oath taking ceremony of the 11th Batch (2014/2015) of B.Sc. Nursing students was held at the Anatomy Auditorium, Faculty of Medical Sciences on 10thAugust, 2017 from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. The Guest of Honour was Mrs. W.M. Ariyaseeli, Director, Nursing Education, Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine. The Oath is taken by the nursing students...Read More
Issuing of cloaks and passes for the Graduands will be taken place at respective Faculties on 1st and 2nd September 2017 from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm. After the convocation all graduates should handover their cloaks and shawl to the special counter arranged at the BMICH. Also on following days cloaks and shawl...Read More
Prof. Ranil de Silva, the Director of the World Class University Project, USJP conducted an interactive session at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Korea, Seoul, South Korea on the 08th August 2017, during his academic visit to South Korea. The event was organized by the Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea and was attended by...Read More
