Avian Influenza

Presently, a highly pathogenic subtype of influenza virus type A, H5NI is causing an outbreak of avian influenza in the neighboring countries of Asia. This outbreak has affected the poultry industry of these countries and has also resulted in a number of human deaths. According to experts, subtypes of influenza virus type A is known to jump species and there is an imminent threat of an influenza pandemic. The following fact sheet provides general information about avian influenza A (H5NI) and the current situation (Fact Sheet)

1.National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan .Ministry of Health

2.Progress of activities of NPPP by February 2007.

3. SRI LANKA EXOTIC DISEASE EMERGENCY PLAN DIVISION OF ANIMAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH ,( SEDEP 1 SEDEP 2 )

4 GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO AN AVIAN
INFLUENZA PANDEMIC THREAT(General Circular)

5.Training on Avian Influenza Preparedness

6 Joint Circular on Guidelines for Collection and Transport of Specimens

7 Integrated National Communication strategy for AI

8 TOR-National AI-PI communication Task Force

9 Budget for National communication strategy

10. National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (NIPPP) Updated on 20-09-2006

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an emergency health problem and is often combined with poor health outcomes. According to the recent statistics, a significant increase of CKD cases has been observed in North Central Province (NCP) and the adjacent areas. interest in CKD in Sri Lanka has been stimulated by the finding that for most of the cases reported from the NCP, the aetiogy is not clear.

1. Research Seminar on Chronic Kidney Disease