About St. Camillus Hospital
Continuing the healing ministry of Christ with the heart of St. Camillus—to see Christ in every patient and to serve with compassion and dignity.
Founded on September 22, 1984, St. Camillus Hospital,Kelakam, is a healthcare institution run by the Daughters of St. Camillus. Registered as a non-governmental organization under the Indian Societies Registration Act of 1860, the hospital has steadily grown into a hub of compassionate and quality healthcare.
Today, we serve thousands of patients annually through:
- 24-hour Emergency & Trauma Care
- General Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Cardiology, ENT consultations
- ICU and Advanced Diagnostic Services
- Dialysis Unit & Physiotherapy Centre
- Pain & Palliative Care Clinic with home care services
- Community outreach to cancer, HIV/AIDS patients, and marginalized groups
With the recent addition of our modern Modular Operation Theatre, we are ready to take a new leap in surgical excellence, while remaining rooted in our mission — to care for the sick with the heart of Christ.
Daughters of St. Camillus
The Daughters of St. Camillus is an international congregation founded in Rome, Italy, in 1892 by St. Giuseppina Vannini and Blessed Fr. Luigi Tezza, inspired by the charism of St. Camillus de Lellis (1550–1614), the patron saint of the sick, hospitals, and healthcare workers. Since its founding, the congregation has dedicated itself to serving the sick, suffering, and marginalized with compassion, dignity, and unwavering commitment — even at the risk of their own lives. Today, their mission of mercy extends across the world through hospitals, clinics, palliative care centers, and social outreach programs.
In India, the Daughters of St. Camillus began their mission in 1972 in Wayanad, Kerala. In 1984, responding to the needs of the local community, the congregation established St. Camillus Hospital in Chungakkunnu, making quality healthcare accessible to the serene Kottiyoor region and the surrounding towns of Peravoor, Iritty, Kelakam, Kolayad, and Manathavady.
Since then, the hospital has grown into a trusted healthcare center for families throughout the region, from Kelakam to Iritty and beyond. Guided by the example of St. Camillus, we are committed to providing holistic and quality medical care, combining professional expertise with deep spiritual values.
Over the years, St. Camillus Hospital has expanded its services to include:
- General Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedics
- Emergency & Trauma Care (24x7)
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Diagnostic Services (Lab, X-ray, Pharmacy)
- Dialysis Unit
- Physiotherapy Centre
- Pain & Palliative Care with Home Care Programs
Most recently, we entered a new chapter with the launch of a state-of-the-art Modular Operation Theatre, enhancing our capacity to deliver safe and advanced surgical care to patients from all over Kannur district, including Peravoor and Manathavady.
At St. Camillus Hospital,Kelakam, we continue the healing ministry of Christ with the heart of St. Camillus de Lellis — to see Christ in every patient and to serve with compassion and dignity.
Our Vision
To be a beacon of hope and healing, providing holistic, compassionate, and dignified healthcare to all, especially the poor, the suffering, and the marginalized—inspired by the life and mission of St. Camillus de Lellis.
Our Mission
- To provide professional, ethical, and affordable medical care.
- To serve the sick and vulnerable like Christ, the Good Samaritan.
- To stand beside the suffering, especially the neglected and poor.
- To embody His healing ministry through acts of mercy.
Our Spiritual Founders
St. Camillus de Lellis
(1550–1614)
Patron saint of the sick, hospitals, and healthcare workers. He founded the Order of the Ministers of the Sick (Camillians).
Blessed Fr. Luigi Tezza
(1841–1923)
A Camillian priest and visionary who initiated a congregation for women to continue the mission of St. Camillus.
St. Giuseppina Vannini
(1859–1911)
Co-founded the Daughters of St. Camillus with Fr. Tezza, expanding its mission across the world.