history

National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) was established in 2005 as a decision taken by the Ministry of Health following a major DF/DHF outbreak occurred in 2004. It is responsible for the coordination of control and preventive activities related to dengue at central level between different stakeholders 

Former National coordinators/Directors

Dr. Lakshmi De Silva 2005 - 2008
Dr. Lakmini Magodarathna 2008-2009
Dr. N. Pannila Hetti 2009 – 2011
Dr. R. Batuwantudawe 2011 - 2013
Dr. U. Ranasignhe 2013
Dr. Hasitha A. Tissera 2013 – 2015
Dr. A.R.M. Thowfeek 2015 – 2017
Dr. Hasitha A. Tissera 2017 – 2019
Dr. Aruna Jayasekera 2019 - 2021
Dr. Sudath Samaraweera 2021 to date