The Centre for Digital Epidemiology (CoDE) is a non-profit academic research centre established in 2023 with the aim of advancing knowledge, strengthening research capacity, and promoting the dissemination of evidence in epidemiology. CoDE operates under the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, and serves as a hub for innovative, data-driven public health research.
CoDE undertakes multi-disciplinary research, community engagement initiatives, capacity-building training, and educational programmes, with a strong focus on leveraging digital tools and epidemiological methods to address local, national, and global health challenges. Through collaboration with academic institutions, healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities, CoDE strives to generate impactful research that informs practice and policy.
To be a Centre of Excellence in Epidemiological Research, contributing high-quality evidence to improve population health outcomes.
To advance knowledge and learning in research, teaching, and community outreach in epidemiology through comprehensive academic, scientific, and ethical principles.
