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 81st CHAI Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) took place on the 26th and 27th of September 2024, at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore. The meeting had a participation of over 250 onsite attendees and more than 500 online participants from CHAI's 11 regional units.Considering the internal and external challenges faced by...
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...
One year old Yuvatharani, lives in Vaithur, a remote village in Pudukkottai District of Tamil Nadu. During one of her routine home visits, Community Health Volunteer, Mrs. Parvathi identified Yuvatharani, suffering from persistent cold and breathing difficulties for over six months. Despite consulting various doctors, the child’s condition only worsened....
Meena Kumari’s story is a classic example of resilience in the midst of hopeless situations. Her journey stands as a testament to the power of education, vocational training, and community support in transforming lives. ...
As we mark the anniversary of Sr. Dr. Mary Glowrey's passing on this solemn day, we reflect upon the extraordinary life of a remarkable woman....
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...
Dear Friends, The Laudato Si’ Action Platform is an initiative of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. It is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical and it equips the Church to achieve real and lasting solutions to the ecological crisis. We request all CHAI Member Institutions to enrol on the platform and show solidarity to...
The 79th CHAI AGBM and National Health Conference was held from 16th to 18th September 2022 at Rajagiri Hospital, Kerala. The theme of the event was “Post COVID Healthcare – Challenges and opportunities.” Board members from the CHAI national board and 11 regional units participated in the three-day event. Thematic speakers shared their expertise on the...