Pre-Conference Workshop: "Food as Medicine: Ayurveda Perspectives on Food for Health Promotion, Healthy Ageing and NCD Prevention"

The Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo, is pleased to announce a Pre-Conference Workshop organized in conjunction with World Food Day 2026. This workshop serves as an official precursor to the upcoming International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine (ICAUS 2026).

Aligned with global initiatives to promote health through holistic nutrition, this full-day workshop explores the synergy between traditional wisdom and modern nutritional science. Under the central theme “Food as Medicine: Ayurveda Perspectives on Food for Health Promotion, Healthy Ageing and NCD Prevention,” the event brings together leading academicians, medical consultants, and regulatory authorities to offer actionable insights into preventive healthcare and dietary management.

Distinguished Speaker Lineup & Key Topics

• Food Quality and Safety

  • Emeritus Prof. KKDS Ranaweera – Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

• Modern Nutrition on Healthy Ageing and NCD Prevention

  • Dr. Hashan Amarathunga – Consultant Physician in Clinical and Sports Nutrition, Medical Research Institute

• Ayurveda Perspectives of Food on Healthy Ageing and NCD Prevention

  • Prof. SMS Samarakoon – Director, Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine

• Ayurveda Concepts of Food, Diet and Individualized Dietary Practices

  • Prof. SKMK Herapathdeniya – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo

• From Standards to Safe for Building Trust Across the Food Chain

  • Mrs. Ayesha Salwatura – Senior Deputy Director, Sri Lanka Standards Institution

Target Audience

This workshop is specifically curated for:

• Ayurveda postgraduate scholars and medical officers

• Medical and public health professionals

• Nutritionists, dietitians, and health promotion professionals

• Food scientists, food technologists, and allied health practitioners

Event Details

Registration & Payment Procedure

1. Payment Details:

   • Bank: Bank of Ceylon

   • Branch: Borella Super Grade Branch

   • Account Name: Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM)

   • Account Number: 92027342

2. Verification: Email your bank transfer payment slip to sab@pgiimed.cmb.ac.lk.

3. Registration Form: Complete your online registration via the Official Online Registration Portal.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact the workshop coordination team:

• Dr. R.M. Peiris (Senior Registrar): +94 71 820 2009

• Dr. K.K. Ayesha Nilani (Registrar): +94 71 044 7532