The MOU focuses on conducting further research to identify the possible causative factors for the occurrence of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown origin. It also provides capacity building of Sri Lankan healthcare staff on preventive and curative aspects with regard to CKDu. Some of the other important areas of the MOU are exploring biomarkers for detection of CKDu, strengthening the existing Renal Registry and updating the relevant statistics.
This was signed between Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Dr. Rajitha Senarathne and Vice President of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Prof. Zhongli Ding.
To initiate the research activity a high level delegation with relevant expertise from China is due to visit Sri Lanka between 15th and 20th December 2016.