The National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Training and Research on Dengue Case Management on 26 June 2026. The ceremony was held with the participation of Hon. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media, senior officials of the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, representatives of the World Health Organization, healthcare professionals, researchers, and members of the mass media.

The establishment of this WHO Collaborating Centre at NIID strengthens the Institute’s role in advancing training, research, knowledge sharing, and evidence-based dengue case management. The Centre will serve as a platform for capacity building and collaboration among healthcare professionals and institutions, contributing to improved dengue prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care in Sri Lanka and beyond.

As part of the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID), an Alms Giving Ceremony was held on 6 July 2026 at the NIID premises, offering alms to 100 Venerable members of the Maha Sangha in commemoration of the institution’s centenary. The ceremony was made possible through the generous contributions and active participation of staff from all categories, reflecting the unity, compassion, and collective spirit that have been the foundation of NIID’s service over the past century.

The Alms Giving Ceremony served as a profound expression of gratitude for the blessings received throughout NIID’s 100-year journey and an opportunity to seek continued guidance and protection for the institution, its staff, patients, and the nation. By bringing together the entire NIID family in a shared act of generosity and merit, the event symbolized the institution’s enduring values of compassion, service, and unity, while reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the health of the people of Sri Lanka for generations to come.