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40%
of health care provided in Lesotho
8
hospitals in the CHAL network
71
health centres across all 10 districts
4
nurses training institutions
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Who we are
CHAL is a voluntary organization of six member churches: The Anglican Church in Lesotho, The Assemblies of God Church, The Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa, The Roman Catholic Church, and The Seventh Day Adventist Church of Southern Africa.
The Association was registered in Lesotho in 1974 under the Societies Act following important historical developments that shaped its growth.
Our impact
Health care and reach
CHAL currently provides about 40% of health care in Lesotho and is a key partner of the Government of Lesotho in the health sector.
Through its member churches, CHAL owns 8 hospitals and 71 health centres throughout Lesotho.
About CHAL
History of CHAL
Background to CHAL's establishment
The roots of the establishment of Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL) can be traced to 1844 when Christian Mission clinics started to operate in Lesotho. In the 1930s churches' owned hospitals were also established with the support of missionaries from around the world to promote health and healing. However, the setup lacked an organizational framework for collective efforts and common voice until in the 1960s when physicians from different mission hospitals began meeting regularly to discuss common problems, seek common solutions and find fellowship. In the early 1970s organizations such as the Christian Council of Lesotho and Oxfam advocated for a more formal organization which led to the Minister of Health supporting the formation of the Association in 1973, hence the birth of CHAL.
CHAL today
The Association was therefore registered in Lesotho in 1974 under the Societies Act of the Kingdom of Lesotho. CHAL is a voluntary organization of six member churches, namely; Anglican Church in Lesotho, Assemblies of God, Church of the Bible Covenant, Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa, Roman Catholic Church, and the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Southern Africa. CHAL currently provides more than 40% of health care in Lesotho through a network of 8 hospitals and 71 health centres as well as 4 Nursing Colleges. All the health facilities are situated in the ten districts of Lesotho with a larger proportion in remote and hard-to-reach places. CHAL is currently an active member of global and continental networks such as African Christian Health Association Platform (ACHAP), Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH) and Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN).
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Mandate of CHAL
General introduction
The Constitution mandates CHAL to facilitate the participation of the Christian Churches in ensuring that the right of all members of the community to the highest quality health services is upheld. In pursuance of the Constitutional mandate, CHAL's mandatory scope of work has, in general, evolved with ongoing national health developments.
Vision
To significantly improve the Christian health services by total commitment to quality health care provision, with emphasis on the peri-urban and rural areas.
Mission Statement
CHAL's Mission is to facilitate the participation of the Christian Church in ensuring that the right of all members of the community to the highest quality health services is upheld. In pursuit of this Mission, the Churches in a non-profit making manner, are committed to see to it that quality health services reach those who have least access (families and communities), through appropriate technologies, in the spirit of mutual trust and cooperation as a tangible expression of Christ's vision to love our neighbours as ourselves.
Core Values
- Belief in Christian Values including Spirit of Caring
- Professionalism
- Quality and affordable services
- Transparency, Integrity and Accountability
- Innovation, Creativity and Flexibility
- Participation and involvement
- Gender sensitivity
- Non-discrimination/non-partisan (human dignity and rights)
- Honesty
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Governance arrangements
- 01 Annual General Meeting Supreme decision-making body
- 02 Board of CHAL Executive and policy guidance
- 03 Executive Committee Strategic leadership and oversight
- 04 Secretariat Administration and coordination
The Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting is the supreme decision making body of CHAL. Delegates of the AGM are nominees and representatives of the member churches and also professionals with an in-depth understanding and role in health service provision. The AGM makes policy decisions that direct and guide CHAL into the subsequent year.
The Board of CHAL
The Board of CHAL is the executive arm of the Association and provides strategic and policy guidance in the operations of CHAL. Members appoint representatives to the Board in proportion to the number of GOL accredited facilities operating under the auspices of CHAL. The Board consists of 20 members, 17 of which are voting members from member churches while 3 of them are ex-officio members from GOL.
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee of the Board is composed of five members: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and Vice-Secretary. The Executive Committee meets more frequently than the Board to provide strategic leadership and oversight on the work of CHAL.
The Secretariat
The Secretariat is the administrative and coordinating mechanism of the Association and is led by the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and program heads in the areas of primary healthcare, finance, human resources and administration, Nurses Training Institutions and technical office.
