
Welcome to The Sri Lanka Medical Association
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) is the national professional medical association in Sri Lanka, which brings together medical practitioners of all grades and all branches of medicine.
The SLMA is the oldest professional medical association in Asia, with a proud history that dates back to 1887. At its inception, it was called the ‘Ceylon Branch of the British Medical Association’. Later it evolved into the ‘Ceylon Medical Association’ (1951) and after Sri Lanka became a Republic in 1972, it became the ‘Sri Lanka Medical Association’. The Association aims to provide a forum for its members to further their professional and academic development.

About SLMA
President's Message
As the 131st President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), I embrace this role with pride and humility, reflecting on a 25-year journey dedicated to advancing health and well-being beyond traditional healthcare sectors.
The SLMA’s 2025 vision centers on the theme “Health Equity Across the Life Course: Resilient Pathways, Empowered Lives.” This theme encapsulates a commitment to equitable healthcare, resilience, and patient empowerment at every life stage.
Dr. Surantha Perera
- President
The deadline has been extended until the 15th of May 2025.

SLMA Newsletter
The official eMagazine of The Sri Lanka Medical Association

Ceylon Medical Journal
