• MBBS(University of Colombo)
• PG.Dip(Medical Microbiology)
• MD(Medical Microbiology)
• Dip.RCPath(UK)

• Medical and Clinical Microbiology
• Clinical immunology
• Infection prevention and control

Journal articles

• Abeygoonawardena H, Jayasinghearachchi H, Senaratne T, Jayasekera P, Nakkawita D, Mubarak N, Kulasekera U, Kawyangana P, Govindapala D, De Silva AD. A SARS-CoV-2 variant of C-36 lineage with L452R mutation infects a family in Sri Lanka but has limited spread–A Case Series. Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2023 Apr 27;13(1).
• Govindapala D, Dhanaratna D, Senarath U, Lamabadusuriya D, Senaratne T, Wijenayake W, Wijewardena D, Nakkawita D, Kawyangana P, Kulasekara U, De Silva AD. Reactogenicity and persistence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 among recipients of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine: A single center experience from Sri Lanka. International Journal of Health Sciences. 2023;17(1):36-43.
• Govindapala D, Nakkawita D, Jayasena H, Jayasekara P, Navaratne V, Abeygoonawardena H, Kawyangana P, Gamage A, De Silva AD. A multicentre study on quarantined healthcare workers during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned in a resource limited setting. Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians. 2022 Jun 23;53(1).
• Govindapala D, Senarath US, Wijewardena D, Nakkawita D, Undugodage C. An unusual presentation of anaphylaxis with severe hypertension: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2022 Aug 26;16(1):327. doi: 10.1186/s13256-022-03528-y. PMID: 36008817; PMCID: PMC9413925.
• Govindapala, D., Nakkawita, D., Jayasena, H., Jayasekara, P., Navaratne, V., Abeygoonawardena, H., Kawyangana, P., Gamage, A. and De Silva, A.D., 2022. A multicentre study on quarantined healthcare workers during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned in a resource limited setting. Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, 53(1).
• Govindapala, D.S., Senarath, R.M.U.S., Wijenayake, W., Wijewardwna, T.D., Nakkawita, W.M.I.D., Senaratne, U.T.N., Kawyangana, P., De Silva, A.D. and Fernando, N.S., 2022. Adverse events following ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (Covisheild) vaccine administered in two-dose regimen: A single centre experience from Sri Lanka. Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, 53(1).
• Tarrant, C.; Colman, A.M.; Jenkins, D.R.; Chattoe-Brown, E.; Perera, N.; Mehtar, S.; Nakkawita, W.M.I.D.; Bolscher, M.; Krockow, E.M. Drivers of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Overuse across Diverse Hospital Contexts—A Qualitative Study of Prescribers in the UK, Sri Lanka and South Africa. Antibiotics 2021, 10, 94. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10010094
• Tarrant Carolyn, Krockow Eva M., Nakkawita W. M. I. Dilini, Bolscher Michele, Colman Andrew M., Chattoe-Brow. Moral and Contextual Dimensions of “Inappropriate” Antibiotic Prescribing in Secondary Care: A Three-Country Interview Study (2020). Frontiers in Sociology, Volume 05, Febrruary 2020. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoc.2020.00007/full
• Jayasekara P, Navaratne V, Govindapala D, Nakkawita D, Gamage A. Preparing for the unexpected; A reflection on the hospital preparedness for COVID-19. Journal of the Ceylon college of physicians, 2020,51,68-70

Conference proceedings (Abstracts)

• Kulasekara US, Rashmini S, Nakkawita WMID. Antibiotic Sensitivity of Uropathogens to First Line Antibiotics: A Laboratory-Based Analysis from a University Hospital in Sri Lanka. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2022.
• Nakkawita WMID, Jayasinghearachchi H, Jayasekara P, Pulleperuma S, Corea E. Melioidosis: A Deadly Disease Mimicking Leptospirosis Reported from a Highly Endemic Area of Sri Lanka. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2022.
• Rashmini S, Sandaruwan T, Senaratne UT, Nakkawita WMID. Comparative Evaluation of Antibiotic Resistant Alert Organisms Detected from COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 Patients during Pandemic and Pre-Pandemic Era. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2022
• Mathushika J, Alwis PD, Nakkawita WMID, Jayasinghearachchi HS. The Antimicrobial Activity of Crude Extract of Pyocyanin from a Marine Isolate of Pseudomonas sp. against Clinical Strain of Staphylococcus aureus. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2022
• WMID Nakkawita, T Senaratne and S Weerasinghe. Multi-Drug Resistance in Bacteria Isolated from Respiratory Specimens of COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2021
• DS Govindapala, WMID Nakkawita, UTN Senaratne, W Wijenayake, RMUS Senarath, TD Wijewardena, P Kawyangana, AD De Silva and NS Fernando. Adverse Events Following ChAdOx1nCoV-19 Vaccine in the First Phase of Vaccine Roll Out in Sri Lanka. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2021
• HS Jayasinghearachchi, DS Govindapala, WMID Nakkawita, PH Premaratne, CL Goonasekara, DGP Kawyangana, KWT Chathuranga, US Kulasekara and AD De Silva. Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Relationship of SARS-CoV-2 Strains Infecting a NAVY Cohort during the First Wave of the COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2021
• H Abeygoonawardena, UTN Senaratne, MMPT Jayasekera, WMID Nakkawita, FN Mubarak, US Kulasekera, DGP Kawyangana, DS Govindapala and AD De Silva. Identification of New Variant of SARS CoV-2 Virus of C-36 lineage with L452R Mutation at University Hospital KDU (UHKDU) Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2021
• Govindapala DS, Nakkawita WMID, Senaratne UTN, Jayasena DH, Jayasekara MMPT, Navaratne PBV, Abeygoonawardena H, Gamage P, De Silva AD SARS-COV-2 specific IgM and IgG response among quarantined health care workers following exposure to COVID-19 confirmed co-workers in a University Hospital, Sri Lanka. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the National Conference on “COVID 19: Impact, Mitigation, Opportunities and Building Resilience” January 2021. National Science Foundation
• Musadik FF1, Karunaratne HMS2, Nakkawita WMID. Distribution of vancomycin minimum inhibitory concentration and antibiotic sensitivity pattern in Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates at a university hospital in Sri Lanka. Abstract publication. Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists Bulletin 19(1) August 2021
• Thuduvage VS1 , Nakkawita WMID1 , Kumarasinghe IHS1 , Pathirage MVS2 , Dissanayake HTRW1 , Weerasinghe WMDKB. Actinomycosis in the oropharynx. Abstract publication. Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists Bulletin 19(1) August 2021
• Jayasinghearachi HS, Govindapala DS, Nakkawita WMID, Premaratne PH, Goonasekara CL, Jayasinghe J, Karunaratne M, KawyanganaDGP, Chathuranga KWT, Kulasekara US, De Silva AD. Prospective study on the clinical characteristics, viral positivity and antibody in an asymptomatic/ minimally symptomatic SARS- CoV2 positive Navy Cohort in Sri Lanka. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2020
• Nakkawita WMID, Navaratne PBV, Gunasekara V, A descriptive analysis of antibiotic resistance among urine culture isolates from patients presenting to University Hospital KDU’. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2020
• Nakkawita WMID, Gunasekara T, Kallegoda G, An audit on clinical microbiology laboratory request forms for service quality improvement at University Hospital KDU, Sri Lanka’ Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2020
• Nakkawita WMID, Thuduwage VS, Wallin SS, Samarasinghe SATS. Clinical audit on antibiotic prescribing: Aim to improve antibiotic stewardship at University Hospital KDU. Abstract publication. Proceedings of the International Research Conference KDU -2020
• Nakkawita WMID, Pushpakumari D, Senanayake P, Point prevalence survey on antibiotic use and hospital acquired infections among hospitalized patients in a district general hospital (2017). District General Hospital, Kalutara. (PP 17) The Bulletin Of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, Volume 16, August 2018. Proceedings of the International Research Conference, KDU 2019.
• Nakkawita WMID, Chandrasiri NS, Rajanthi R, Sutharson A, Ferosa MBF.Incidence, risk factors and outcome of acute lower limb cellulitis in patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital. Colombo south teaching hospital, Kalubowila. Oral presentation at International Reasearch Conference KDU 2019.
• Nakkawita WMID, Patabendige CGUA.Incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia in two intensive care units and a high dependency unit at National Hospital of Sri Lanka. National Hospital of Sri Lanka. (OP 8) The Bulletin of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, Volume 13, August 2015.
• Nakkawita WMID, Patabendige CGUA Audit on hand hygiene compliance at the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka.. National Hospital of Sri Lanka. (OP 7) The Bulletin of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, Volume 13, August 2015
• Kulatunga.G.G.A.K.,Perera G.M.K., De Silva A.M, Batuwanthudawa B.K.R. , Hewageegana N. S. R. , Nakkawita W.M.I.D. (2015). Continuous Professional Development through eLearning for Sri Lankan Health Profesionals: Programme book: eHealth Asia 2015, 13-14th October 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Nakkawita WMID, Mananwatte S, Galaoda GCS, Kulatunga GGAK Sero prevalance of herpes simplex type 2 infection among female sex workers attended to central STD clinic at National STD and AIDS Control Program, Colombo. (OP 35-6) Bulletin of the 44th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference. 2012
• Kulatunga. G.G.A.K., Nakkawita, D. (2012) Evaluation of information communication technology knowledge level amoung preventive health staff members: preliminary results (PP 1-178). In: Proceedings of Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), 15-18th October 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Associate of the Royal college of Pathologists, UK
• Life Member past council member of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists
• Life Member of the Sri Lanka Medical Association
• Life member of the Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Forum of Sri Lanka