The National Institute of Infectious Diseases held the Audit Poster Presentation Competition 2025 on October 3rd, 2025, in conjunction with International Patient Safety Day. The event aimed to strengthen the culture of quality improvement and clinical excellence through audit-based learning.

Participants from multiple departments showcased audit projects focusing on patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and healthcare quality improvement. The presentations reflected the institute’s dedication to enhancing evidence-based practice and patient outcomes.

A panel of expert judges evaluated the posters for methodology, innovation, and impact, providing constructive feedback to guide future initiatives.

Winners will be announced on January 1st, 2026.
The institute remains committed to promoting clinical audits and quality improvement as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

The National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) has an established Ethical Review Committee (ERC) to provide ethical review of research proposals.

The NIID-ERC meets on the 13th of every month to review submitted research proposals. Researchers are encouraged to submit their proposals for ethical review in accordance with the required submission guidelines.

Researchers from outside NIID are welcome to submit their research proposals to the NIID-ERC. Affiliation with NIID is not required for submission. The NIID-ERC aims to support and facilitate ethical research by providing its ethical review service free of charge to researchers.

Application for Ethical Review

Researchers can obtain the NIID-ERC application form and relevant submission documents using the following link:

Application Form: https://shorturl.at/Gx3h6

NIID-ERC – Promoting Ethical, Responsible and Quality Research

The retirement ceremony of Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, a Consultant Physician who has served at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases for over twenty years, was a momentous occasion. Dr. Wijewickrama joined our hospital in 2003 and has made significant contributions to both the advancement of the hospital and the care of patients. He has successfully treated thousands of patients and played a key role in initiating and conducting training programs on dengue disease management for healthcare workers across Sri Lanka in collaboration with the National Dengue Control Unit.

Dr. Wijewickrama also took the initial steps to provide auditorium facilities for training programs and to establish the National Institute of Infectious Diseases as a collaborative training center with the World Health Organization.

This grand retirement ceremony was held on January 25, 2025, under the theme “A Legacy of a Legend,” and was attended by all hospital staff, officials from the Ministry of Health, and representatives from affiliated institutions.

A week-long training program on managing dengue disease for Bangladeshi doctors and nurses took place in July 2024. This event was organized by the National Dengue Control Unit, the Sri Lanka Medical Council, and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, in collaboration with the World Health Organization.

The workshop featured interactive sessions focused on dengue management, observations of disease management units, and case discussions. Skilled doctors from the National Dengue Control Unit, along with the director of the NIID and other medical staff, including consultants and special grade nursing officers, conducted the training. This program equipped participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively manage dengue cases.

The two-story lounge for specialists and doctors, addressing a previous shortcoming at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, was completed and officially opened on November 7, 2024, thanks to the generous donation from Venerable Nakulugamuwe Sumana Thero. This fully equipped building, located adjacent to Ward No. 2, also includes restrooms for all employees on duty in that ward.

A musical evening was held on December 19, 2024, in conjunction with the Christmas Day celebration, featuring Brother Charles Thomas. This event, organized by the Hospital Quality Management Unit, aimed to provide hospital staff members with a chance to break away from their routine and refresh their minds. Brother Charles Thomas and his team conducted this program as a part of their social service efforts at the hospital.

The Clinical Society was established through the collaborative efforts of all consultants and medical staff at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, spearheaded by former Director Dr. Dinesh Koggalage. Its primary aim is to enhance the knowledge and skills of the medical professionals working at the institute.