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President's message
Welcome to the online platform of the College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka (COAISL). I am honoured to serve as the 31st President of COAISL with the aim of enhancing patient care and safety of all citizens. The role of the anaesthesiologist has evolved far beyond the operating room. We are now recognized as perioperative physicians, providing comprehensive care for patients throughout their surgical journey. This platform reflects this expanded role, offering resources and fostering collaboration to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients…!
World Anaesthesia Day
Today, the 16th of October, World Anaesthesia Day and World Restart a Heart Day, dawns with a promising future to the Anaesthesia Community in Sri Lanka and worldwide.
Our members achieved landmark victories and recognition in Sri Lanka as well as overseas during this year.
An array of activities for public awareness and member engagements is planned to commemorate today’s significance.
As the President of COAISL I wish all our members a happy World Anaesthesia Day and World Restart a Heart Day!
Let us commit to uplift our services further in the future!
Members' Achievements
Prof. Mahesh Nirmalan becomes Associate Vice-President for Responsible Research Practice at University of Manchester
Dr Rohini Ranwala receives Palliative Care Excellence award
Dr Victor Mendis inducted as Dean of Faculty of Pain Medicine
Congratulations to Prof. Vasanthi Pinto
President's message
Welcome to the online platform of the College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka (COAISL). I am honoured to serve as the 31st President of COAISL with the aim of enhancing patient care and safety of all citizens. The role of the anaesthesiologist has evolved far beyond the operating room. We are now recognized as perioperative physicians, providing comprehensive care for patients throughout their surgical journey. This platform reflects this expanded role, offering resources and fostering collaboration to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients….
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B S Perera Oration











Thistle Jayawardena Oration







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Annual Academic Congress 2025
21 - 23 February
Cinnamon Grand Hotel
Upcoming Events





Recent Events
MD Anaesthesiology Examiner's Lunch
POICE Workshop
Fundamental Application of Critical Care Therapy-Nurses workshop
Netball tournament at Sports fiesta 2025
No 437/1C, Cotta Road,
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka
- Resuscitation Council
- Faculty of Critical Care Medicine
- Faculty of Pain Medicine
College of Anaesthesiologists & Intensivists of Sri Lanka
