Catholic Church Health Services

Catholic Church Health Services is a non-profit organisation originating from Catholic Church which has a long history in providing health care in Papua New Guinea. We provide help and create hope through our 248 health facilities every day. Our network of programs offers support to those who need it most. Every day we help the most remote rural population who are sick, dying, living with HIV and welcoming new life extending the healing ministry mandated by Jesus Christ.

We carry out our work to change lives, envisioning a world touched by God’s mercy, a world where every individual is valued, families are healthy and strong, communities are united, poverty and needs are alleviated, and all people share justly in the blessings of God’s creation.

We do our work together with our traditional partner the National Department of Health contributing to the National Health Plans of the country. This arrangement has been in place well before and since the separation from Christian Health Services in 2016.

We report 19% of the total 815 health facilities in the country with most of our facilities located in remote parts of the country which constitute to the percentage reporting.

As a commission under the Catholic Bishops Conference, our work is guided and inspired by the Catholic core values.

Compassion

Genuine care and heartfelt concern for those we serve

Dignity

Respect for each person as created in Gods image

Charity

Generosity toward all in response to Gods goodness

Justice

Defense and advocacy for the rights of the poor and vulnerable

Excellence

Professional competence and responsible stewardship

The Catholic Church Health Services stands out not so much by the infrastructure it has although that is important but more by the values and compassionate attitude of its staff. It is guided by its Vision, Mission, Values and Philosophy

Vision

To improve the healthcare of the people of Papua New Guinea whom we serve regardless of age, religion, gender, or ethnicity.

Mission

To provide comprehensive, compassionate, and equitable health care, health promotion, and disease prevention to the people whom we serve throughout Papua New Guinea.

Values

Integrity
Justice
Compassion
Excellence

Philosophy

Being called to follow the inspiration of the Gospel and the compassionate attitude of Jesus, we strive with conviction for excellence in all areas of training and nursing practice for the benefit of the community.