WHO Collaborating Center
This recognition for NBTS Sri Lanka, is a result of the strong successful collaborative work with WHO carried out over many years. Declaration of self-sufficiency of blood supply with 100% voluntary, non-remunerated blood donations and hosting of World Blood Donor Day 2014 global event in Sri Lanka with great success was the landmark of this process.
Period of designation commenced on 7th September 2018.
Our Team
Head of WHO Collaborating Center : Dr. Lakshman Edirisinghe (Director/ National Blood Transfusion Service Sri Lanka)
Resource persons
Dr. Senarath Jayasekara (MBBS,DTM, MD), Senior Consultant Transfusion Physician
Dr. Jeewaka Galhenage (MBBS, DTM, MD), Consultant Transfusion Physician
Dr. Indika de Alwis (MBBS, DTM, MD), Consultant Transfusion Physician
Dr. Pavitha Arewatte (MBBS, DTM, MD), Consultant Transfusion Physician
Dr. Anoja Herath (MD, DTM, MD Tr.Med) ), Consultant Transfusion Physician
Dr. Kumudu Kuruppu (MD, DTM, MD Tr.Med) ), Act. Consultant Transfusion Physician
Dr. Nandika Somasiri (MBBS, DTM), Senior Medical Officer
Dr. Senal Rupasinghe (MBBS, DTM), Medical Officer In-charge, Donor Section
Dr. Rajitha Siriwardena (MBBS), Medical Officer In-charge, HLA Laboratory
Dr. Dilani Jayalath (MBBS, DTM)
Dr. Narmada Manawasinghe (MBBS, DTM), Medical Officer In-charge, Teaching & Training Unit
Dr. Chavithri Siriwardena (MBBS, DTM), Medical Officer Planning
Dr. Ruwani Wijesiri (MBBS, DTM)
