About Us
Orissa Catholic Health Association
We are focusing on bridging health gaps and empowering underserved populations to live with dignity, improved well-being, and access to essential rights.
Orissa Catholic Health Association (OCHA) is a non-profit organization and a regional unit of the Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI), dedicated to delivering essential health services to marginalized and tribal communities in the remote regions of Odisha. Established in 1981 and formally registered in 1996, OCHA has been committed to improving the health and well-being of underserved populations. Through the network of member institutions, OCHA implements community-based health projects across 15 districts of Odisha, covering all dioceses in the state. Our key areas of work include adolescent health awareness, treatment of children with severe acute malnutrition, organization of medical camps, promotion of vaccinations, distribution of homemade nutrition kits, and comprehensive maternal care—including antenatal and postnatal support.








