St. Joseph’s General Hospital is a non-profit voluntary organization, a registered society, entirely owned and operated by the sisters of the Society of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Guntur Province, with its head quarters at Netherlands on those days and now in Rome. The seven JMJ Dutch missionaries from Holland arrived in Guntur on 24th February 1904 and opened a small dispensary. Later Dr. Sr. Mary Glowrey, a missionary from Australia, laid foundation for St. Joseph’s Hospital, Guntur in the year 1924 with three beds, which had developed steadily into a 250 bed hospital. St. Joseph’s Hospital is one of the first Catholic Mission Hospital in South India.
In 1904 a small dispensary was setup to cater to the health needs of the sick and suffering in present premises of ST. Joseph’s Hospital, Guntur.
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Conduct of Kayakalp Activities (Sanitation and Hygiene) under Special Campaign 6 as directed by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
With reference to the Office Memorandum dated 14.10.2026 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Kayakalp Activities (Sanitation and Hygiene) were scheduled to be conducted as a dedicated one-day activity under Special Campaign 6 on 27.10.2026 (Tuesday).
The initiative aims to promote cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, and a healthy environment within the hospital premises, ensuring improved healthcare standards and a safe, hygienic environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare personnel.
TB Awareness Programme at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Guntur
St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Guntur, organized a Tuberculosis (TB) Awareness Programme to promote awareness about tuberculosis, its prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment.
The programme was conducted by Dr. Raghava Rao, Pulmonologist and Coordinator of the DNB Courses, who highlighted the importance of understanding TB, recognizing its symptoms, and seeking timely medical care. The session emphasized the need to spread awareness about tuberculosis, dispel common myths and misconceptions, and encourage preventive measures to control its spread.
The programme was attended by DNB students, Hospital Medical Director Rev. Sr. Annie, Rev. Sr. Gladys Inviolata, Director, and other members of the hospital community. Their participation reflected the institution’s commitment to health education, community awareness, and the promotion of public health.
Through this initiative, St. Joseph’s General Hospital reaffirmed its dedication to educating healthcare professionals and the community about tuberculosis and encouraging collective efforts towards a TB-free society.
Together, let us raise awareness, promote early detection, and work towards a TB-free future.
