I am very much obliged for the trust and confidence placed in me, by electing me to the office of the President of the College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka year 2022. I am truly honoured and humbled to have been appointed as the privileged title, the President of College of Chemical Pathologist of Sri Lanka. I warmly welcome you all to the coming year ahead.

Even though a young College, during past few years our college was successfully able to gain the due recognition and I must appreciate the contributions made by all the past Presidents of College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka. Also, I wish to assure that I will continue the good work to uplift our college throughout this year 2022.

I take this opportunity to value and appreciate the work done by the former President and her Council for their contribution towards the activities for the upliftment of the field of chemical pathology during the past year.

I humbly request and invite all of you, to be unwavering pillars of strength to me during my tenure of office as the President. All of us have to work together to meet the objectives laid down in the constitution of the college and to fulfil our college vision and mission.

During this year I with my Council will make the arrangements to continue the academic meetings to upgrade our knowledge; also plan to arrange the programs to update the relevant knowledge of the other related staff to our Chemical Pathology services; will continue the rapport with the Ministry of Health as in previous years to upgrade the Chemical Pathology services of the country. Hope all the membership will be with me and render steady support, meaningful contribution with enthusiasm, active participation and cooperation will be extended by all of you to take this respected professional body on the correct path which will determine the value and success of our activities. This will enable us to make the year ahead a fruitful and a memorable one.

I have a great determination to serve to the best of my ability in taking our college from strength to strength working closely with council members and the membership.

Dr Kisali Hirimutugoda
President, College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka