FOCUS AREAS GLOBAL HEALTH

CHA supports members, partnering organizations and the church in a global mission of healing through research, education, consultation and collaboration.

CHA recognizes that the need for solidarity, justice and healing in today’s world knows no borders. Our global health programs focus on providing resources and convening members, NGOs, international organizations, and the Church to improve access to health care worldwide and help establish best practices for people and organizations of goodwill across the globe. 

Global Health

Guiding Principles

This CHA resource offers Catholic health ministry leaders and others who participate in global health projects six Guiding Principles for Conducting Global Health Activities. Offering a modern day parable and Guiding Principles, this resource brings to life the richness of Catholic social teaching and tradition and inspires excellence and partnership in global health activities.

Medical Surplus Recovery

While "Medical Surplus Recovery" is a fairly new term in Catholic health care ministry, there is no doubt that it is a practice used since the founding of Catholic health care. Sisters and brothers made due with the limited resources provided by their religious orders/communities, industries and physicians, etc., to serve the sick and poor.