Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao, WHO Country Representative, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Health and WHO, visited the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS). The delegation was welcomed by the Director, Dr. Nanthakumaran, and the NIHS consultants, and toured key service and training facilities. The team appreciated NIHS’s roadmap towards becoming a WHO Collaborating Centre and pledged full support for the upcoming centenary celebrations.

Advancing Excellence Through Global Collaboration

April 30, 2026

Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao, WHO Country Representative, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Health and WHO, visited the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS). The delegation was welcomed by the Director, Dr. Nanthakumaran, and the NIHS consultants, and toured key service and training facilities. The team appreciated NIHS’s roadmap towards becoming a WHO Collaborating Centre and pledged full support for the upcoming centenary celebrations.

Administrative Staff

Director - National Institute of Health Science Kalutara Sri Lanka

Dr. K. Nanthakumaran

Director - National Institute of Health Sciences

Dr Tharanga Navodani

Deputy Director – Training

Dr Charith Hettiarachchi

Deputy Director – Field Service