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CKD Unit

Prevention, screening and care for Chronic Kidney Disease in the province.

ABOUT THE UNIT

What we do

The Renal Disease Prevention (CKD) Unit leads the prevention, early detection and care of chronic kidney disease – a major public health concern in the North Central Province.

It is led by the Medical Officer (Renal Disease Prevention).

Location

Provincial Department of Health Services, North Central Province, Anuradhapura

Main functions

Renal disease prevention activities across the province
Supervising CKD prevention clinics and patient care services
Equipment and laboratory supplies for CKD early-detection clinics
Haemodialysis and other care facilities in provincial hospitals
Annual action plan with the district units; data on disease prevalence and deaths
Progress review meetings with district units
Supervising laboratories in provincial hospitals
Arranging donations of hospital equipment and drugs

Annual Performance Report 2025

Also part of the unit

Meth Siri Sevana – Renal Patient Care Support & Research Centre

Managed by the CKD Unit, with a Supervising Public Health Inspector as officer-in-charge.

Care and support for kidney patients before and after admission to Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura for renal treatment
Running the Central Laboratory of the RDHS Office, Anuradhapura

Source: Annual Performance Report 2025, Department of Health Services – North Central Province. See the full 2025 performance highlights →

HOW WE CAN HELP

Services of the unit

Contact the unit for assistance with the following.

Screening

Community screening clinics for kidney disease.

Safe water

Awareness on safe drinking water.

Follow-up care

Referral and follow-up of registered patients.

CONTACT

Contact the CKD Unit

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