Centre for Digital Epidemiology, UOJ

CoDE turns 3!
Three years of progress in digital health research and collaboration.
Grateful to all partners and team members who made this journey possible.

Anniversary

Newsletter – Volume 3, Issue 3 (January 2026)

https://www.med.jfn.ac.lk/resilien-x-volume3-issue-3/
# Newsletter # Research Updates

DIGIPATHS | Stakeholder Consultation Group (SCG) Meeting – December 2025

The DIGIPATHS project successfully conducted its second Stakeholder Consultation Group (SCG) meeting on 14 December 2025 at Hotel Mirage, Colombo, with the multidisciplinary stakeholders representing health services, academia, community organizations, IT, and policy sectors from across Sri Lanka.

The session aimed to strengthen collaborative decision-making and transparency, while gathering valuable stakeholder inputs to guide the ongoing development of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and the proposed Decision Support System (DSS) for multimorbidity management in primary care.

The insights gathered will play a critical role in strengthening system design, improving implementation strategies, and ensuring long-term sustainability of digital health innovations within primary care settings.

"Celebrating the divine power and grace of this Navarathri ✨🌸 Grateful for the blessings, the traditions, and the joy of togetherness." Faculty of Medicine

Newsletter – Volume 3, Issue 2 (August 2025)
https://www.med.jfn.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RESILIENX-V3-I2-1.pdf

Newsletter – Volume 3, Issue 1 (April 2025)

https://www.med.jfn.ac.lk/resilien-x-volume-3-issue-1/

Steering Toward a Digitally Empowered Health Future – DIGIPATHS Annual Meeting 2025 🇱🇰
The DIGIPATHS Annual Meeting 2025 brought together experts, collaborators, and stakeholders for a full-day session focused on advancing digital health in Sri Lanka.
Held with great enthusiasm, the meeting began with opening remarks from Prof. Krish Nirantharakumar, followed by a comprehensive project update from Prof. Kumaran, covering progress across work packages, capacity building, and future plans.
Highlights included:
Emeritus Prof. Jeremy Wyatt on integrating digital tech into primary care and the life-saving potential of well-designed Electronic Patient Records (EPRs)
Dr. Palitha Karunappema on the broader digital health landscape and the development of the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR)
Prof. Vajira Dissanayaka on scalability and Sri Lanka’s evolving eHealth ecosystem
Prof. Madawa Chandratilake on capacity building for future health professionals
Prof. R. Surenthirakumaran on strategic aspirations for global recognition
Work Package Updates:
WP1: Community engagement and Stakeholder involvement
WP2.1 & WP2.2: Pathway evaluations and guideline development for chronic diseases WP3: Implementation of OpenMRS, Clinical Decision Support Systems, Dexter, and patient apps
WP4 & WP5: Feasibility studies and adoption strategies
The day concluded with interactive group discussions, tackling challenges and shaping the next phase of DIGIPATHS.
The meeting reaffirmed DIGIPATHS’ commitment to building a digitally enabled, data-driven health system for Sri Lanka. With strong collaboration and clear strategies, the future of healthcare is looking brighter than ever!

Community Voices at the Heart of Healthcare – DIGIPATHS CIE Program in Batticaloa 🇱🇰

We’re proud to share the success of the Community Involvement and Engagement (CIE) program held in Batticaloa as part of the DIGIPATHS Project!
This meaningful session brought together elderly community members who regularly visit the Family Health Centre to discuss and share their views on proposed guideline options for managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Their feedback was invaluable — helping ensure that the guidelines are inclusive, practical, and truly community-centered.
This initiative reflects DIGIPATHS’ commitment to collaborative healthcare planning, where local voices play a central role in shaping strategies for managing multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs).
Together, we’re building a healthcare system that listens, learns, and evolves with the community.

Stakeholder Consultation Group Meeting – DIGIPATHS Project 🇱🇰
We’re excited to share that the first Stakeholder Consultation Group (SCG) meeting for the DIGIPATHS Project was successfully held on 31st May at the Faculty of Medicine boardroom!
This important gathering brought together key stakeholders — including healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers — to discuss guideline preferences for managing multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) in Sri Lanka.
💬 The meeting was rich with insights and diverse perspectives, helping to shape the direction of the DIGIPATHS project and ensure its outcomes are practical, relevant, and impactful for the communities it aims to serve.
This collaborative exchange marks a significant milestone in our journey to improve care pathways through digitally integrated solutions.
Together, we’re building a more connected and compassionate healthcare system.