Author: Manesh Thomas

CHAI developed a standardized Health and Hygiene Handbook to support the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) in promoting awareness and best practices among students, teachers, families, and communities. The launch of this handbook on the occasion of International Nurses Day recognizes and celebrates the tireless commitment of nurses and healthcare professionals who...

CHAI was pleased to welcome Mr. Mathias from MISEREOR from April 15–17, 2026, to review the progress of PRATYASHA – Palliative Care, SWALAMBAN – HIV Care for Children, and Community Health Projects. During the three-day visit, discussions focused on project progress, impact among marginalised communities, and strategies to sustain the outcomes achieved through donor support. On April 16,...

Various studies show that in India around 7.2 million people experiences serious health related issues, but less than 4% have access to needed pain relief. It is estimated that the palliative requirement in South India is around 10.83 per 1000 population. This means an estimated 4.1 lakhs people needing palliative care in Telangana. However, with...

With over 80 years of dedicated service, CHAI has continuously strived to strengthen a data-driven healthcare network that can effectively deliver and demonstrate meaningful impact through its health mission. As part of this vision, the organisation undertook a comprehensive review of its membership database and identified the need to update and strengthen key information related to...

Thematic Sessions National Health Convention (NHC) and 82nd Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) of the Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI) will be held on September 25-26, 2025, at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIM), Odissa. The theme chosen for the event is Driving Mission Sustainability: Strategic Leadership, Collaboration, and Technology. These topics will be dealt by the team...

The constant pursuit of goals and perfection in today's fast-paced, high-pressure workplace leaves many workers feeling overburdened and in danger of burnout. The theme of World Mental Health Day 2024, ‘It's Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace’, serves as a compelling call to action, urging us to create workplaces that not only recognize...

The CHAI National Health Convention and 80th Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) was held on Sep 21-22, 2023, at Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati, Assam. This was the first Hybrid AGBM of CHAI, and was attended by 150 participants onsite, and about 200 online, from the 11 regional units of CHAI. The overall theme was "Leadership...

Dear Friends, We are delighted to share the 2023 Annual Report of The Catholic Health Association of India, which is a momentous occasion as we celebrate 80 years of CHAI. The report comprises the activities of the CHAI Directorate and its Regional Units. In the year 2023, the CHAI Directorate implemented 12 major projects in the focus...