This Is Public Health Jaffna

02/09/2026

https://youtu.be/ILlA-BfQjG0
Part 1 | Successful achievement in maternal & child health in Sri Lanka | TIPH Project | Dr.Chithramalee De Silva
Episode Theme: Successful achievement in maternal health
Guest: Dr. Chithramalee De Silva is a distinguished Public Health Specialist in Sri Lanka with nearly four decades of service in the Ministry of Health, former Director of Maternal and Child Health at the Family Health Bureau (FHB), and former Director of Mental Health.
Host: Dr. Sivaganesh Suganja, Student Ambassador & Lecturer, DCFM, Faculty of Medicine, UOJ
Video & audio: Mathavy Umasuthasarma, Project Fellow, TIPH Project, FOM, UOJ

Episode Theme: Eradication & Control of Communicable DiseasesFocus...

21/08/2026

https://youtu.be/jEfRNype5Ow.

Alcohol & Smoking Control in Sri Lanka | Part 2 | Dr. Palitha Abeykoon | Dr.P.A.D Coonghe | TIPH Project
Focus: Alcohol & Smoking Control in Sri Lanka
Guest: Dr. Palitha Abeykoon, a distinguished Sri Lankan medical professional and a prominent global health expert. He currently serves as a member of the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka, serves on the National Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases and is a former president of the Sri Lanka Medical Association and the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
Host: Dr. P. A. D Coonghe, Senior Lecturer, DCFM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Video & audio: Mathavy Umasuthasarma, Project Fellow, TIPH Project, FOM, UOJ

Focus: Alcohol & Smoking Control in Sri Lanka Guest: Dr. Palitha...

19/08/2026

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Alcohol & Smoking Control in Sri Lanka | Part 1 | Dr. Palitha Abeykoon | Dr.P.A.D Coonghe | TIPH Project
Focus: Alcohol & Smoking Control in Sri Lanka

Guest: Dr. Palitha Abeykoon, a distinguished Sri Lankan medical professional and a prominent global health expert. He currently serves as a member of the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka, serves on the National Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases and is a former president of the Sri Lanka Medical Association and the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
Host: Dr. P. A. D Coonghe, Senior Lecturer, DCFM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Video & audio: Mathavy Umasuthasarma, Project Fellow, TIPH Project, FOM, UOJ

Focus: Alcohol & Smoking Control in Sri Lanka Guest: Dr. Palitha...

11/08/2026

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NIHS impact in Sri Lankan Public Health | Part 2 | Dr. Sarath Samarage | Dr.P.A.D Coonghe | TIPH Project
Focus: NIHS impact in Sri Lankan Public Health
Guest: Dr. Sarath Samarage, National Consultant at the World Health Organization Country Office, Sri Lanka, the Deputy Director General of Health Services(Planning) in the Ministry of Health, and Senior Fellow at the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS).
Host: Dr. P. A. D Coonghe, Senior Lecturer, DCFM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Video & audio: Mathavy Umasuthasarma, Project Fellow, TIPH Project, FOM, UOJ

Focus: NIHS impact in Sri Lankan Public HealthGuest: Dr. Sarath S...

10/08/2026

https://youtu.be/pC3O63llDR8
NIHS impact in Sri Lankan Public Health | Part 1 | Dr. Sarath Samarage | Dr.P.A.D Coonghe | TIPH Project
Focus: NIHS impact in Sri Lankan Public Health
Guest: Dr. Sarath Samarage, National Consultant at the World Health Organization Country Office, Sri Lanka, the Deputy Director General of Health Services(Planning) in the Ministry of Health, and Senior Fellow at the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS).
Host: Dr. P. A. D Coonghe, Senior Lecturer, DCFM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Video & audio: Mathavy Umasuthasarma, Project Fellow, TIPH Project, FOM, UOJ

Focus: NIHS impact in Sri Lankan Public HealthGuest: Dr. Sarath S...

04/08/2026

https://youtu.be/qnrg9gpKsdo?si=JH-kej6KkOIe4EF5
HIV/AIDS prevention in Sri Lanka | Part 2 | Dr.(Mrs.)Sujatha Samarakoon | Dr.P.A.D Coonghe | TIPH Project
Episode Theme: Eradication & Control of Communicable Diseases
Focus: HIV/AIDS prevention, STI/STD awareness, and sexual health governance in Sri Lanka
Guest: Dr. (Mrs.) Sujatha Samarakoon, Senior Consultant Venereologist and Public Health Specialist in Sri Lanka.
Host: Dr. P. A. D Coonghe, Senior Lecturer, DCFM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Video & audio: Mathavy Umasuthasarma, Project Fellow, TIPH Project, FOM, UOJ

Episode Theme: Eradication & Control of Communicable DiseasesFocus...

03/08/2026

https://youtu.be/V6dKQRkdH-4?si=5uQISKeyH_TfJCP4
Episode Theme: Eradication & Control of Communicable Diseases
Focus: HIV/AIDS prevention, STI/STD awareness, and sexual health governance in Sri Lanka
Guest: Dr. (Mrs.) Sujatha Samarakoon, Senior Consultant Venereologist and Public Health Specialist in Sri Lanka.
Host: Dr. P. A. D Coonghe, Senior Lecturer, DCFM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Video & audio: Mathavy Umasuthasarma, Project Fellow, TIPH Project, FOM, UOJ

Episode Theme: Eradication & Control of Communicable DiseasesFocus...

25/07/2026

https://youtu.be/uqMegVDjLzs?si=SvhRhAwBsQbDNBGJ
Episode Theme: Eradication & Control of Communicable Diseases
Focus: Malaria Elimination in Sri Lanka
Guest: Professor Rajitha Wikramasinghe, Senior Professor in the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya.
Host: Dr. P. A. D Coonghe, Senior Lecturer, DCFM, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Video & audio: Mathavy Umasuthasarma, Project Fellow, TIPH Project, FOM, UOJ
Some key insights from the discussion:
• Sri Lanka eliminated indigenous malaria transmission and was certified malaria-free in 2016.
• Strong surveillance systems and rapid diagnosis played a major role in controlling malaria.
• Multisectoral collaboration and sustained government commitment were crucial to success.
• Even after elimination, continuous vigilance is essential to prevent reintroduction.
As Sri Lanka marks 100 years of public health achievements in 2026, this conversation captures valuable lessons from one of the country’s leading public health experts.

Episode Theme: Eradication & Control of Communicable DiseasesFocus...

24/07/2026