MOU between Sri Lanka and China: To disclose mystery of CKDu

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MOU between Sri Lanka and China: To disclose mystery of CKDu

November 02, 2016

Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain origin is the major public health issue in Sri Lanka affecting 12 districts with large number of cases being reported from North Central Province. As a result many human lives are lost. This also causes high morbidity among the people in the affected areas leading to catastrophic situations with a huge adverse impact on the society. Although a large number of studies were conducted over the years the cause still remains unknown.

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.

Last modified on Wednesday, 02 November 2016 16:12