Arthritis.lk is a free and open-to-all platform where patients can easily access reliable information about specific rheumatic conditions. The website is led by Dr. Asanka Nugaliyadde, Consultant Rheumatologist at the Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala.

Arthritis.lk is developed by the Software Engineering Student Community (SESC) of SLIIT as a part of a technical CSR initiative. The platform features educational content, medication guides, FAQs, and more, aiming to raise awareness and support patients in managing rheumatic diseases.

Dr. Asanka Nugaliyadde is a Consultant Rheumatologist at the Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala.

Dr Asanka Nugaliyadde
MBBS MD Specialty Certificate in Rheumatology (UK)
Consultant Rheumatologist at Teaching Hospital Kurunegala

Teaching Hospital Kurunegala (THK) operates under Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health and is directly overseen by the Line Ministry. It stands as the main tertiary care hospital in the North Western Province and is part of a select group of hospitals managed at the national level.

THK offers a comprehensive range of specialized medical services, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, oncology, dermatology, neurology, rheumatology, chest medicine, neonatology, and judicial medicine.