Srilanka, Feb. 17 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was chief guest at the inauguration of the Eighth Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM). The prestigious event took place on February 14, at Hotel Galadari in Colombo.

Addressing the gathering, the Defence Secretary highlighted the unique role of military doctors, stating, "Military doctors are not just medical professionals but also officers, bound by a greater sense of duty, discipline and sacrifice." He further emphasised the importance of equipping military medical professionals to address modern security challenges, including bioterrorism, pandemic control and chemical, radiological and nuclear threats. Recog...