The Catholic Church Health Services officially launched its Strategic Health Plan for the next ten years (2021-2030). The plan is aligned with the new National Health Plan 2021-2030 and other relevant national documents such as Vision 2050.

As a major partner in health service delivery, CCHS has been a strong implementing partner of the previous National Health Plan, working very closely with the National Department of Health and Provincial Health Authorities. The CCHS Strategic Plan was developed to reflect the commitment of the Church to the new National Health Plan for 2021-2030. It uses similar Key Result Areas, intentions, and commitments to improve health for all the people of PNG.

CCHS National Secretary, Sr Jadwiga Faliszek says, “We aim to progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage and health care provision, focusing on quality health care, stakeholder engagement, partnership, and strengthening the health system. This will enable us to progress towards our vision of good health and well-being shared by all”.

Catholic Church Health Services (CCHS) separated from Christian Health Services (CHS) 6 years ago and established its own National Office in Boroko, as a separate entity. In October of 2016, CCHS signed a National Level Health Sector Partnership Agreement with the National Department of Health (NDoH). Since then, CCHS has established good communications and a productive working relationship with NDoH for the benefit of the people we both serve through healthcare delivery.
Sr Jadwiga Faliszek stated that CCHS has in the last 6 years managed to achieve milestones that signify the organization’s ability to manage the health service as the largest faith-based organization providing up to 50% of all faith base agencies combined.

“The focus of the strategy will be supporting the dioceses, health facilities, communities, and the disadvantaged populations that are more vulnerable than others”, said Sr Jadwiga.

The National CCHS Board Chairman, Bishop Francis Meli, commended CCHS Secretariat and staff for the high ideals captured in the Strategic Plan and assured the team and those they serve, of his continuing prayers for a positive outcome.
This Strategic Plan will provide the reference framework for operational planning and implementation for the Catholic Church Health Service National Office, Provincial Dioceses, Provincial Health Authorities, National Department of Health, and other stakeholders.

The implementation of this strategy will include clear monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan with an implementational plan and, key performance indicators to enable timely concrete reporting.

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