About Us

This blog is a collaborative initiative led by Dr. Lilantha Wedisinghe and a dedicated group of doctors from Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, UK and USA who are passionate about making trustworthy, easy-to-understand healthcare information available to everyone in our country.

Our Story

Our journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to make accurate and practical healthcare knowledge accessible to all Sri Lankans, especially in Sinhala and Tamil – the languages closest to our people’s hearts. Led by Dr. Lilantha Wedisinghe, a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Australia, our team comprises over 100 doctors and medical professionals based in Sri Lanka, Australia, and the UK.

Our Vision

To build a healthier, more informed Sri Lanka by breaking language and accessibility barriers in healthcare education.

Our Mission

We are a group of medical professionals here to support you in achieving that. We aim to help people worldwide by educating them on preventing many necessary health conditions. We make this concise scientific medical evidence available in your language. We carefully reviewed the content developed to make sure that the information presented to you is current, relevant, and reliable. We hope that you will make the best use of this information to live a healthier life.

We dedicate this to our friends and family members who passed away prematurely due to preventable health conditions. None of us has any conflict of interest in this voluntary mission. We do this for not-for-profit and non-commercial purposes.

Professional Content Curation

All content was drafted based on essential information, selected and structured by professionals.

Multi Source Verification

The compiled material was cross-referenced with multiple authoritative data sources.

Medical Expert Review

Each condition-specific section was reviewed by at least 20 medical doctors before translation.

Language Accuracy Validation

Translations into Sinhala and Tamil were proofread by three individuals, including two medical doctors, to ensure accuracy before publication.

Methods Used

Our content has been developed using a combination of professional expertise and Generative AI technology, guided by trusted sources such as the NHS-UK, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), which are the most comprehensive and reliable health databases on disease prevention. The CDC allows public use of its educational materials, which we have adapted into clear, concise summaries for easier understanding.

Disclaimer

All data found here is for informational purposes only. Whilst utmost care was taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, we hold no responsibility for that. Principles of disease prevention generally do not change (unless there is a new condition, like COVID-19). Therefore, most of the information on prevention should remain valid for decades.
While these measures can help reduce risk, they do not guarantee complete disease prevention. Always discuss any concerns about preventative measures with your healthcare provider (doctor or nurse). What works best for one person may not work for another. Your doctor can help you develop a personalised plan.

Acknowledgements

Our special thanks go to all authors of the referenced content. Such content has been developed based on the scientific evidence published by tens of thousands of authors in the world.
We thank all scientific editors, translators and technical editors for their hard work. We also thank our employers, patients, colleagues and families without whom this journey wouldn’t have been possible. We thank our future readership, who will use this information in making a difference to themselves, their friends and families.

Editor in Chief

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Dr. Lilantha Wedisinghe

Editor in Chief
MBBS, DFSRH, CCT, MRCPI, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, MMEd, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Australia

Lilantha Wedisinghe studied at Nalanda College in Colombo and obtained his primary medical degree from the University of Colombo in 2003. He was awarded a PhD after research at the University of London and appointed Associate Professor at the Warwick Medical School, England, in 2015. He is now a Medical Specialist Supervisor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Dr Lilantha Wedisinghe is a Senior Staff Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Ipswich Hospital in Queensland. Lilantha’s His entire postgraduate medical training was based in the United Kingdom. He commenced his internship training in Scotland in 2004. Lilantha was ranked second in Scotland when he applied to specialist training in 2008. Dr Wedisinghe was appointed Consultant and Honorary Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in 2015. After completing 14 years of service in the National Health Service of the UK, he moved to Australia. Dr Wedisinghe obtained specialist qualifications from Ireland (MRCPI 2013), the UK (FRCOG 2015), and Australia (FRANZCOG 2019).
Lilantha is an expert in cervical cancer prevention and has won several awards for presenting his research at national and international conferences. He received the prestigious Edgar Gentill Prize in 2015, which is awarded for the best gynaecological cancer research of the year, by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He also won the NHS Excellence Award in 2013 and the Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award in 2021. He is an accredited trainer and examiner of medical undergraduates and trainee specialists.

Senior Editors

  1. Dr Kremlin Wikramasinghe [MBBS, MSc, DPhil], Regional Advisor, Division of Non-Communicable Disease Prevention, World Health Organisation, Europe
  2. Dr Ananda Ratnayake [BDS, MS], Senior Lecturer, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chairperson of National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol in Sri Lanka
  3. Dr Kusal Wijayaweera [MBBS, MSc, MD], Health Informatician, UK
  4. Dr Manoj Fernando [MBBS, MPhil], Senior Lecturer, Specialist in Health Promotion, Sri Lanka
  5. Professor Nadeena Jayasuriya [BDS, MS, FIAOMS], Professor in Oral and
    Maxillofacial Surgery, Sri Lanka
  6. Professor Niroshan Lokunarangoda [MBBS, MD, MRCP, MSc, PGCME, FRCP, FCCP], Professor in Cardiology, Sri Lanka
  7. Professor Gomina Ponnmperuma [MBBS, MMEd, PhD], Professor in Medical Education, Sri Lanka
  8. A/Professor Viraj Kariyawasam [MBBS, MRCP, FRANZCP, PhD], Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Australia
  9. Dr Ruchira Amarasinghe [MBBS, FRACGP], General Practitioner, Australia
  10. Dr Pandula Athaudarachchi [MBBS, MD, FRACP, PhD]. Consultant Cardiologist, UK and Sri Lanka
  11. Dr Sarika Bhadange [MBBS, MD, FRANZCOG], Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Australia
  12. Dr Janaka Balasooriya [MBBS, MD, FRACS], Consultant Surgeon, Australia
  13. Dr Chaminda Basnayake [MBBS, FRACP], Consultant Physician, Australia
  14. Dr Laura Careless [MD, FRACP] Consultant Endocrinologist, Australia
  15. Dr Fazal Chaudhary [MBBS, MRCP, MRCGP, FRACGP], General Practitioner, Australia
  16. Dr Ausha De Siva [MBBS, FRCOG, FRANCOG], Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, New Zealand
  17. Dr Dimuth De Siva [MBBS, FRACP, PhD], Consultant Cardiologist, Australia
  18. Dr Sudheera Edirisinghe [MBBS, FRACGP], General practitioner, Australia
  19. Dr Dilan Epasinghe [MB BS, MRCEM, MD], Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Sri Lanka, Senior Registrar in Australia
  20. Dr Nizam Fairooz [MBBS, MBA, MPA] Senior Medical Administrator in Sri Lanka and General Practitioner in Canada
  21. Dr Aruna Fernando [MBBS, MD, FRCS], Senior Lecturer, Consultant Eye Surgeon, Sri Lanka
  22. Dr Asanga Fernando [MBBS, MCGP, MRCGP] Specialist Family Physician, Sri Lanka
  23. Dr Thushara Gallage [MBBS, FRACGP], General Practitioner, Australia
  24. Dr Sonali Goonetilleke [MBBS, MRCPsych, CCT, FRANZCP], Consultant Child Psychiatrist, Australia
  25. Dr Sajini Kalupahana Basnayake [MBBS, FRACP], Consultant Rheumatologist, Australia
  26. Dr Ranil Gajanayaka [MD, MPH], Consultant Nephrologist, USA
  27. Dr Sasanka Goonarathne [MBBS, FRACGP], General Practitioner, Australia
  28. Dr Tom Han [MBBS, FRACP], Consultant Paediatrician, Australia
  29. Dr Asiri Hewamalage [MBBS, MSc, MD] Consultant Community Physician, Sri Lanka
  30. Dr Gayathi Hewawasam, Consultant Anaesthetist, UK
  31. Dr Chinthaka Hewawitharana, Consultant Anaesthetist, UK
  32. Dr Kaushadh Jayakody [MBBS, MRCPsych, FRANZCP, CCT, MD], Consultant Psychiatrist, Australia
  33. Dr Chaminda Jayalath [MBBS, MD, FRCOG, FRANZCOG], Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Australia
  34. Dr Vijini Jayawardena [[MBBS, FRANZCP], Consultant Psychiatrist, Australia
  1. Dr Paul Koch [MBBS, FRACP], Consultant Paediatrician, Australia
  2. Dr Sajeeva Narangoda [BDS, FCMA, CPA, MSc], Senior Healthcare Administrator, Sri Lanka
  3. Dr Shiamala Narangoda [BDS], Dental Surgeon, Sri Lanka
  4. Dr Wenuara Palihawadana [MBBS, MD, FRANZCP], Consultant Psychiatrist, Australia
  5. Dr Radha Pandian [MBBS, DGO, MRCOG, FRANCOG] Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Australia
  6. Dr Anura Padmasiri [MBBS, MS, FRACMA, FRANZCOG], Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Australia
  7. Dr Jill Parker-Smith [MD. FRACP], Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Australia
  8. Dr Eshan Peiris [MBBS, DRCOG, FRCGP], General Practitioner, UK
  9. Dr Rasika Samanmali Perera [MBBS, FRACGP], General Practitioner, Australia
  10. Dr Shashika Prabuddhani Peiris [MBBS, MD], Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Sri Lanka, Senior Registrar in Australia
  11. Dr Jagath Premadasa [MBBS, MD, FRANZCOG], Senior Lecturer, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Australia
  12. Dr Vish Raghunath [MBBS, MD, FRACP], Consultant Renal Physician, Australia
  13. Dr Probodhana Ranaweera [BMMS, MD, MRCOG], Senior Lecturer, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Sri Lanka
  14. Dr Asanga Rajapaksha [MBBS, MD], Consultant Paediatrician, Sri Lanka
  15. Dr Ivana Rizzuto [MBBS, MRCOG, FRANZCOG], Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Australia
  16. Dr Indu Samarasena [MBBS, FRACGP], General practitioner, Australia
  17. Dr Radith Samaratunga [MBBS]. Senior Medical Officer, Sri Lanka
  18. Dr Kanapathippillai Sivanesan [MBBS, FRCOG, FRANZCOG]. Senior Lecturer, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Australia
  19. Dr Lahruwan Somaratne, General Practitioner and Urgent Care Physician, Australia
  20. Dr Lasantha Somarathna [MBBS, FRACGP], General Practitioner, Australia
  21. Dr Naveen De Soysa [MBBS, MSc, MD], Consultant Community Physician, Sri Lanka
  22. Dr Svetlana Starodubtseva [MBBS, PhD] Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Russian Federation, Senior Registrar in Australia
  23. Dr Sundanda Thilakaratne [MBBS, FRACGP], General Practitioner, Australia
  24. Dr Niranjan Weerasuriya [MBBS], Senior Medical Officer, Sri Lanka
  25. Dr Rangi Weerasuriya [BDS, MSc, MD] Dental Surgeon, Sri Lanka
  26. Dr Manoshi Weerasinghe [MBBS, FRACP, PhD], Consultant Geriatrician, Australia
  27. Dr Ashoka Weerasinghe [MBBS, FRCEP], Consultant Emergency Physician, UK
  28. Dr Janaka Weeratunga [MBBS, FRCP], Consultant Stroke Physician, UK
  29. Dr Himali Wijegunasekara [MBBS, MD], Senior Healthcare Administrator, Sri Lanka
  30. Dr Sanditha Wikramasinghe [MB BS, MD, FRACS], Consultant Ophthalmologist, Australia
  31. Dr Maheshaka Wijayawardena [MBBS, DCH, MD, MRCPH] Consultant Paediatrician, Sri Lanka
  32. Dr Navidu Wijesekara [MBBS], Senior Medical Officer, Sri Lanka
  33. Dr Buddhika Wijesinghe [MBBS], Emergency Physician, Australia
  34. Dr Himaru Wirithamulla [MBBS, MS, FRCS, FMAS, FCSSL, DMAS], Consultant General Surgeon, Sri Lanka

Junior Editors

  1. Dr Georgia Bertram [MD], Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Trainee, Australia
  2. Dr Rodger Martin [MD], Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Trainee, Australia
  3. Dr Jeevan Jangam [MD], Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Trainee, Australia
  4. Dr Sampath Disssanayake [MBBS], Emergency Medicine Trainee, Australia
  5. Dr Chamath Liyanage [MBBS], Emergency Medicine Trainee, Australia
  6. Dr Carla Pecoraro [BMedSt, MD], Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trainee, Australia
  7. Dr Gayadh Sameera [MBBS], Emergency Medicine Trainee, Australia
  8. Dr Charinda Ratnadeera [MBBS], Emergency Medicine Trainee, Australia
  9. Dr Sumaiya Sayed [MBBS], Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trainee, Australia
  10. Dr Sarah Ashburn [MBChB], Resident Medical Officer, Australia
  11. Dr Cheng Chanmony Ing [MD], Resident Medical Officer, Australia
  12. Dr Jack Kelso-Ribbe, [MD], Resident Medical Officer, Australia
  13. Ms Ashoka Suraweera [BAMS], Ayurvedic Physician, Australia
  14. Ms Dana Kidd [BSc, MSc], Clinical Dietitian, Australia

Trainee Editors

  1. Ms Chenuli Basnayake, Medical Student, University of Adelaide, Australia
  2. Mr Sam Bogiatzis, Medical Student, University of Queensland, Australia
  3. Mr Sansuka De Silva, Medical Student, Monash University, Australia
  4. Mr Oshadha Edirisinghe, Medical Student, Bond University, Australia
  5. Ms Annie Fewster, Medical Student, University of Adelaide, Australia
  6. Ms Madara Herath Medical Student, University of Queensland, Australia
  7. Mr Senodh Jayasinghe, Medical Student, Bond University, Australia
  8. Mr Abineash Mayooran, Medical Student, James Cook University, Australia
  9. Mr Tilak Patel, Medical Student, Bond University, Australia
  10. Ms Jemima Po, Medical Student, University of Queensland, Australia
  11. Mr Uchida Ratheesh, Medical Student, Western University, Canada
  12. Mr Grant Reinbott, Medical Student, University of Queensland, Australia
  13. Ms Amilia Schooley, Medical Student, University of Queensland, Australia
  14. Ms Athandrie Somaratne, Medical Student, Bond University, Australia
  15. Ms Alyssa Song, Medical Student, University of Queensland, Australia
  16. Mr Abhinand Vasudevan, Medical Student, University of Queensland, Australia

Technical Editors

  1. English: Mrs Leanne Reid, Australia
  2. Sinhala: Mrs Nirmalie Wedisinghe, Australia
  3. Tamil: Mrs Thushyanthi Mayooran, Australia

Translators

  1. Sinhala: Mr Sasith Bandara, Sri Lanka
  2. Tamil: Mr Mohamed Musadhik, Sri Lanka

Web Developer

  1. Mr Charuka Karunarathna, Full Stack Developer, Sri Lanka

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