Center for Public Health
Empowering Communities for Healthier Lives
Overview
The Center for Public Health (Sri Lanka) is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing public health in Sri Lanka and beyond. Founded with the aim of improving the health and well-being of communities, our organization focuses on a holistic approach to public health. Our work is guided by a deep understanding of the following core objectives:
Advance Research and Technology
We strive to bridge the gap between research evidence and practice by conducting cutting-edge public health and related research and promoting the use of evidence-based practice
Develop a Skilled Workforce
We are dedicated to educating and nurturing a robust public health workforce capable of delivering effective public health functions in diverse situations and addressing health inequalities.
Establish and Uphold Standards
We actively contribute to the establishment and implementation of public health standards to ensure seamless health promotion and protection activities across the nation.
Cultivate Cross-Sector Collaboration
We collaborate with stakeholders from health and non-health sectors to mobilize support and action necessary for healthier lives.
Engage Globally
We take an active role in regional and global health initiatives and work closely with relevant organizations to address pressing health challenges.
Our Mission
Empowering Communities for Healthier Lives: The Center for Public Health (Sri Lanka) is dedicated to advancing public health research and technology while bridging the gap between evidence and practice.
Our mission is to protect and improve the health of people and their communities by cultivating a skilled public health workforce, establishing and upholding rigorous health standards, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and engaging in local, regional, and global initiatives to address health challenges.
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Founding members
- Dr Suneth Agampodi
- Dr Manjula Weerasinghe
- Dr Nuwan Wickramasinghe
- Dr Ayanthi Karunarathna
Became A Partner
Join us in our mission to advance public health and create healthier lives for all.