St. Joseph’s Mission Hospital is a charitable multi-specialty hospital in Mananthavady, Wayanad, operated under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mananthavady. Established in 1971, it has grown from a small clinic into a 100-bed NABH-accredited healthcare facility serving Wayanad and neighboring regions, with a mission of providing affordable medical care, particularly for underserved communities.

Healthcare services
The hospital offers a broad range of specialties, including:

General Medicine and General Surgery
Orthopaedics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Cardiology
ENT
Ophthalmology
Dermatology
Gastroenterology
Nephrology
Urology
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
Physiotherapy, laboratory services, digital imaging, ultrasound, a 24-hour pharmacy, and emergency/mobile ICU ambulance services.

Recognition and focus
St. Joseph’s Mission Hospital emphasizes accessible, affordable healthcare while maintaining recognized quality standards. According to the hospital, it is:
NABH accredited, indicating compliance with national quality standards for hospitals.
Recipient of the Kayakalp certification (2019) from India’s Ministry of Health for promoting cleanliness and patient safety.Recognized as a Mother & Baby Friendly Hospital by the Kerala health authorities and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics in 2022 for supporting breastfeeding initiatives.

General atmosphere
The hospital describes its guiding philosophy as “Divine Cure, Human Care,” combining faith-based charitable service with modern medical facilities. It serves residents of Wayanad as well as patients from nearby areas of Karnataka, including Coorg and Mysore, and positions itself as a major treatment center in the region after the district hospital.