The Health Centres ware started in 1975 at Vaddukoddai and Thirunelvely. Vaddukoddai Helath Centre was run by the DMO, Vaddukoddai upto 1979, Thirunelvely Health Centre was run by Dr. V. Sivagnanaratnam – Visiting Medical Officer.
The University Health Service was organized to help the students and Staff of the University to lead an active life free from disease. Initially, all registered University students were entitled to free consultations and laboratory services and the service was set up solely for the benefit of the student body. It was believed that timely treatment and care of even mild ailments could prevent the occurrence of more serious diseases, minimize the rate of absenteeism from classes and control the spread of infection to others.
Services
- Conducting of medical examinations & Treatments
- Administering of vaccinations on a needs basis
- Medical counseling
- Basic Laboratory Investigation
- Advice & Counseling
- Issue Medical Certificates to staff and students on request
- Referral ( Teaching Hospital Jaffna)
Staff Members
| Dr.Mrs. J. Sriskandarajah |
University Medical Officer |
| Dr. J. Lawrence |
Asst. University Medical Officer |
| Mr.S.Selvaratnam |
Technical Officer |
| Mrs.R.Navitha |
Nursing Officer Gr.II |
| Mrs.A. Karthiga |
Nursing Officer Gr.II |
| Miss. P. Kisiha |
Nursing Officer Gr.II |
| Mrs.S.Vimalenthirnathan |
Nursing Officer Gr.II |
| Mrs.G.Manoranjan |
Pharmacist Upper Grade |
| Mrs.N. Surenthiran |
Pharmacist Lower Grade |
| Mr.K.Sasikaran |
Labourer |
| Mr.J. Dilakshan |
Attendant (Male) |
| Miss.T. Sharmila |
Attendant(Female) |
| Mr. A. Vijenthiran |
Health Services Labourer Gr.II |
| Mr. K Thusyanthan |
Health Services Labourer Gr.III |
| Mr. S. Savunthararajah |
Public Health Inspector |
Location