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Advancing Accessible Healthcare through Innovation, Technology, and Compassion Background The CHAI Tele-Health initiative was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 to ensure continuity of medical services during a period of unprecedented disruption. Following the successful implementation of a pilot programme during 2021–22, CHAI formally launched its tele-health services in April 2022. What began as a response to...

CHAI with the support of Misereor implementing CABA project to contributes to sustainably enhancing the quality of life and future prospects of children and adolescent living with HIV or affected by HIV/AIDS. As part of the regular monitoring visit, on 12th May 2026, the new Director General of (CHAI), along with the Program Manager, visited one...

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 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 https://australiatrustpill.com/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...