සිංහලConduct Training programs mainly on basic communication skills to equip health professionals and other stakeholders to implement effective health promotion strategies.
IEC materials are developed to raise awareness and promote healthy behaviours of the unique target groups and Additionally general public. Also participate and act as a resource team and render expertise to other health campaigns. Also, host exhibitions to engage the community in interactive and informative Health Promotion activities and liaise at District level for Health Campaigns.
Hospital health promotion setting introduces the establishment of health promotive hospital settings and facilitates the maintenance of the health promotion process. Works closely with health staff and other stakeholders to foster an environment that promotes holistic health approaches, with empowering patients, staff and the empaneled community.
Meet the team
Team Leader
Dr. P. M.T. Uthpala Amarasinghe (MBBS.MSc.MD)
Consultant Community Physician,Head , Training and Information, Education, Communication Development & Exhibition Units
Unit Head
Dr. D Eroma G Fernando
Registrar in Community Medicine
Dr. R Gayani N Ranasinghe
Medical Officer
Dr.Nuwandika Siriwardena
Registrar Community Medicine
Mrs. Geethma Sewwandi
Health Education Officer
Ms. P K Buddhini H Panduwawala
Development Officer
Publications of Unit Head – Dr. P. M.T. Uthpala Amarasinghe (MBBS.MSc.MD)
Assessment of Life Skills of Adolescents in a MOH area in Kurunegala district of Sri Lanka.- For Msc Thesis
Amarasinghe P M T U, 2005. Assessment of Life Skills of Adolescents in a MOH area in Kurunegala district of Sri Lanka.-MSc Thesis , PGIM , Colombo , Sri Lanka,
The Assessment of Life Skills among13-15year old, School going Adolescents in a District and an Interventional Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Life Skills Promotion Package
The Assessment of Life Skills among13-15 year old, School going Adolescents in a District and an Interventional Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Life Skills Promotion Package
Behavioural Influences of Health Education Messages over the Electronic Media on General Public in Prevention of Selected Diseases
Behavioural Influences of Health Education Messages over the Electronic Media on General Public in Prevention of Selected Diseases
Knowledge and attitudes on Health Promotion among the Mass media Journalists
Knowledge and attitudes on Health Promotion among the Mass media , 2010