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Well-known Gastroenterological Surgeon passes away
View(s):Renowned Gastroenterological Surgeon Prof. Dayasiri Fernando passed away yesterday in Colombo.
Prof. Fernando pioneered the establishment of Gastroenterology in Sri Lanka and was the founder President and later patron of the Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Society of Sri Lanka
He was the former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura where he was the Professor of Surgery. He also served as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university.
He was a member of the Sri Lanka Medical Council and served as President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka.
An alumni of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, Prof. Fernando served on the Board of Governors of the college. He also served as the Chairman of the Public Services Commission.
Prof. Fernando was awarded the National Honours of Vishwaprasadani and Vidyajothi. His funeral took place last evening.