A visit to the Centre for Prosthetics at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, was conducted on 24th September 2025. The purpose of this visit was to gain valuable insights that could be incorporated into the Support Centre for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) at the University of Vavuniya in order to strengthen its services to students and the wider community.
The visiting team from the SCPD consisted of Mrs. V. Kajanthy, Director of SCPD, Mr. J. Diroshan, Member of SCPD, and Ms. N. M. P. Rifana, Management Assistant of SCPD. The visit was facilitated by Dr. (Mrs.) T. Thanihaichelvan, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, while Mr. W. H. S. Wickramarathna, Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, delivered a presentation on the functions and operations of the Centre for Prosthetics.
During the visit, it was observed that the Centre for Prosthetics provides significant support to both the university community and the general public in addressing the needs of individuals requiring prosthetic body parts. The Centre has also established strong links with few organizations, through which patients can be referred for advanced prosthetic solutions under a number of collaborative projects.
Through discussions, it was mutually agreed between the SCPD and the Centre for Prosthetics that there is considerable potential for collaboration. The Centre expressed its willingness to consider referrals from the SCPD, thereby enabling students and community members from the University of Vavuniya who require prosthetic support to benefit from the Centre’s facilities. Moreover, the Centre indicated that it could assist in facilitating access to specialized prosthetic fittings in India for such individuals through its existing projects. Overall, the visit proved to be highly valuable in identifying opportunities for partnership and knowledge exchange. The insights gained will contribute towards enhancing the services of the SCPD at the University of Vavuniya, particularly in supporting people with physical disabilities who require prosthetic interventions.
