‘A Surgeon’s Experiences during the Sri Lankan Civil War’ – Ceylon Society of Australia, Colombo Chapter Lecture

INTIMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING

of the

Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke FRCS, 

Consultant Surgeon,

will speak on

‘A Surgeon’s Experiences during the Sri Lankan Civil War’

The presentation is based on the speaker’s personal experiences. 

Questions and discussions will follow

On Thursday 24th November 2022 @ 5.30pm 

Venue:Organization of Professional Associations (OPA)

Professor Stanley Wijesundera Mawatha,  Off Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7

(the OPA is situated midway down Prof Stanley Wijesundera Mw,  one end of which is near the army checkpoint close to General’s house  down Bauddhaloka Mw and the other end, opposite the Colombo University grounds, between the newly refurbished Turf Club complex down Race Course Avenue and the Arts/Law Faculty of the Colombo University) 

Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke is a General Surgeon in Sri Lanka for four decades. He has gained wide experience in managing war injuries, both in combat zones and in hospitals elsewhere, during the three-decade-long conflict in Sri Lanka. He, is the only doctor from the South to have ‘crossed borders’ to enter rebel-controlled territory in the North, to work at the General Hospital,  Jaffna, for short periods; and also, to teach and examine students of Faculty of Medicine, Jaffna. Dr. Gamini has authored two books, “In the Line of Duty” and “The Extra Mile”.

About the Ceylon Society of Australia (CSA)

The CSA is a non profit organization, incorporated in Australia. Its main objectives are to foster, promote, and develop interest in the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka, especially the post-medieval period when this country was first exposed to, what we now call, globalization.  Apart from publishing the journal – The Ceylankanwhich has attracted much international appreciation, the Society holds meetings quarterly in Sydney, Melbourne and Colombo.

Most importantly, it is non-political and non partisan, and studiously steers clear of political and similar controversial issues. CSA is not a formal, high profile Society but, rather, a gathering of like-minded people, open to receiving and imparting new ideas, who would enjoy a quarterly meeting in reasonably modest and intimate surroundings.

While Sydney is home to the parent body and looks after the needs of the society in all of NSW and the ACT, the Melbourne Chapter covers members and others residing in and visitors to Victoria;  the Colombo Chapter caters to CSA members in, and passing through Sri Lanka, and the Sri Lankan public.   Members of the public with an interest in the study of Sri Lankan history, culture and heritage – the young members of the public are especially welcome!  are invited to attend.  Admission to these meetings is free, while donations to defray expenses are much appreciated.