General News and Events

WORLD CANCER DAY 2026Awareness • Prevention • Integrative Care In observance of World Cancer Day 2026, the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM) proudly presents a distinguished academic and public awareness programme dedicated to advancing knowledge on cancer prevention, early detection, and integrative care. This programme brings together modern medical perspectives and Indigenous medical wisdom […]

Workshop on “Anual Review (AR)” and “Work Place Based Assessment (WPBA) was conducted by Dr. Manori Amarajeewa (Membet of the Specialty Board of Shalya Tanta) at the board room of the PGIIM on 6th February 2025 for the members of the Specialty Boards of Siddha Gunapadam and Siddha Maruthuwam, and Board of Study of Siddha […]

The Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (JPGIIM) was officially launched on 18 December 2025 at the Board of Management Meeting, chaired by the Director and Editor-in-Chief, Professor S. M. S. Samarakoon. The copies of the inaugural issue of JPGIIM were presented by the Director, PGIIM, to Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor […]

The Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo, conducted a workshop for the Board of Study (BoS), Specialty Boards (SPBs), and academic and non academic staff on Strengthening Preparedness for Postgraduate Programme Review. The workshop was held at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, at the PGIIM premises. This session was highly […]

The Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo, conducted the Orientation Ceremony for the 4th Batch of the MD in Ayurveda and Board Certification and the 1st Batch of the MD in Siddha and Board Certification on 25th October 2025 at the PGIIM premises. The event was graced by the members of all […]

ISAUS PGIIM 2025 – 2nd International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine Theme: “Preserving Heritage Through Quality Research” The 2nd International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine (ISAUS PGIIM 2025) was successfully held on 17th and 18th October 2025 at the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo. The occasion was […]

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) in Jamnagar, Gujarat  India, conducted  “AYUR GERICON 2025: International Conference on Geriatric Health Care in Ayurveda” on 14 – 16th  October, 2025 on the occasion of  Foundation Day Celebration of the Institute. Professor SMS Samarakoon, Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo […]

ISAUS 2025- “Preserving Heritage through Quality Research” We are pleased to announce the International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine (ISAUS 2025), scheduled to be held on 17th and 18th October 2025 at the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This symposium aims to bring together academics, researchers, practitioners, and students to engage […]

The Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo, successfully conducted a Specialist Ayurveda Mobile Clinic on 24th May 2025 at Sri Wijayarama Temple, Mahameegassegama, Mahailuppallama. This community outreach program was graced by the presence of Professor S.M.S. Samarakoon, Director of PGIIM, and actively involved the Specialist MD trainees in Ayurveda and Unani. The […]

The Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, in collaboration with the Rakwana Sumaga Welfare Society and the Provincial Ayurveda Department of Sabaragamuwa, organized an Ayurveda medical clinic at Rakwana Ubayathilakarama Temple. This community health development program was successfully held on February 22, 2025, with the participation of the Director of PGIIM, Professor S.M.S. Samarakoon, registrars, and […]