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