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Dr. Edmond Fernandes
Born (1990-09-03) 3 September 1990 (age 34)
Niddodi, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
EducationMBBS, MD, PGD-PHSM
OccupationPhysician
Known forGlobal Public Health
Notable workEnd Malnutrition Initiative, Disaster - Climate Interface, Mission ICU, Project SAFE
Websitehttps://www.edmond.in/

Edmond Clint Fernandes (born 3 September 1990) is an Indian physician who is the founder and CEO of CHD Group,[1] an Indian non-profit global health organization holding United Nations Economic and Social Council special consultative Status & UNFCCC Observership Status.[2] He is a member of the Health Task Force, DDMA, Government of Karnataka & Alumnus of US Department of State.[3][4] He served as Former Consultant to UNESCAP Bangkok.[5]

Early life and education

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Fernandes was born on 3 September 1990[6] in Niddodi, Mangalore. He attended Don Bosco High School, Matunga.[7] He completed his MBBS from Father Muller Medical College[8] & completed his MD in Community Medicine from Yenepoya University.[9][10] He was the chief editor of the student magazine Mullerpulse at Father Muller Medical College.[11] He was a visiting scholar to Drexel University.[12]

Academic associations

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Policy advocacy

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Dr. Fernandes has worked in multiple humanitarian emergencies such as Typhoon Haiyaan in the Philippines and also in Cyclone Fani, Kerala Floods etc providing medical relief, care and post disaster epidemiological interventions.[16][17] He has advocated for a ban on doctor's white coats to prevent hospital acquired infections[18] and also advocated to regulate work hours of resident doctors to reduce preventable deaths,[19] and requested the Health Secretary to Government of India to remove the mandatory retirement age for doctors to plug shortages.[20] To combat rising heart attacks among population groups, he advised people to keep 300mg aspirin in their pockets always and to take the pill when they develop severe chest pain.[21][22][23] In 2017, he spoke at the United Nations Regional Hub in Bangkok on how South–South cooperation at the ASEAN level can create a new world order in strengthening international development.[24][25] Further, he was engaged by the US Government for a high-level deliberation on public health and climate crisis in the Indo-Pacific Region.[26] He has addressed various public health issues such as mental health,[27] food security[28] climate goals[29] through UNFCCC COP[30] & other forums.

Contributions to public health

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Fernandes demonstrated proof of concept to end malnutrition in India through a pilot project in Yelburga, Karnataka.[31] He co-founded Mission ICU,[32] a citizen-driven initiative under CHD Group. Mission ICU has supported over 23 District Hospitals of India with over 200 plus ICU beds and ventilators, thereby building surge capacity in government hospitals.[33] Fernandes wrote to the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court and to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ensure a full ban on firecrackers in the state with silent hours to mark the commitment to climate justice.[34]

Dr. Fernandes was instrumental to implement seat belt policy for road safety in the city of Mangalore in the year 2015.[35]

Books authored

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Year Book Title ISBN Ref.
2024 Physician's Thoughts 9788195336449 [36]
2021 Urban Health 9788195336418 [37]
2016 Handbook on Workplace Diplomacy 9789352359097 [38]
2012 Small Things That Matter Much 9789381440155 [39]

Honors and awards

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Year Title Conferred Awarding organisation Ref.
2024 Honorary Member Rotary International Rotary International [40][41]
2022 BW Business World 40 under 40 BW Business World [42]
2019 Non Resident Senior Fellow Atlantic Council [43]
2017 Legislative Fellow US Department of State [44]
2017 "Doctor who makes a difference" The New Indian Express [45]
2011 " Leader in the making" The Times of India [46]

References

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  1. ^ "Centre for Health and Development (CHD)". SAMRIDH. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Admitted NGOs". United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Mangaluru: US govt selects Dr Edmond Fernandes as Legislative Fellow". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Dr Edmond Fernandes selected as Legislative Fellow by the US govt". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  5. ^ "Sixth edition of St Aloysius Pre-University College Model United Nations (SAPMUN) inaugurated". www.mangaloretoday.com. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  6. ^ "About Dr. Edmond Fernandes". Dr. Edmond Fernandes. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Notable Alumni". Don Bosco High School. Archived from the original on 17 August 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Edmond Fernandes, student of Father Muller Medical College, will be addressing on 'health communications in a developing country - the India story' during the International symposium on 'Language and Communications: Research Trends and Challenges' to be held at Izmir University, Turkey from June 10 to 13. The Study conducted by the authors, goes into a SWOT Analysis of Healthcare in India ". The Times of India. 8 June 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  9. ^ Fernandes, Edmond (12 October 2017). "On A Mission! Edmond Fernandes- Not Just a Doctor, A Good Samaritan Too!". Mangalorean.com (Interview). Interviewed by Alfie Dsouza. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  10. ^ "'Ban Indian doctors from wearing white coats to prevent disease'". Hindustan Times. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Father Muller students publish magazine". The Hindu. 23 August 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  12. ^ "UHC Visiting Scholar Promotes Global Advocacy, Opportunities For Capacity Building". Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  13. ^ "Mangaluru: Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health inaugurated at Bajal". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  14. ^ "Masters of Public Health - Yenepoya Deemed to be University". www.ysahs.yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Dr Edmond Fernandes Named Adj Lecturer at GMU College of Medicine". Daijiworld. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  16. ^ "Doctor on a mission in Philippines". The Hindu. 22 December 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  17. ^ Randhawa, Avneet; Fernandes, Edmond; Dsouza, Neevan; Satheesh, Gautam (31 December 2021). "An Epidemiological Study Post Cyclone Fani: An Insight of Our Disaster Risk Reduction and Relief Services". Epidemiology International. 6 (4): 23–26. doi:10.24321/2455.7048.202118. ISSN 2455-7048.
  18. ^ IANS (15 September 2018). "'Ban Indian doctors from wearing white coats'". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  19. ^ Deepthi Sanjiv (25 April 2016). "Surgeon with less sleep could injure patient". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  20. ^ "Remove mandatory retirement age for medical teachers: Dr Edmond Fernandes". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  21. ^ "Expert recommends 300mg dose of aspirin to defeat death; Indian doctors weigh in on its efficacy". TimesNow. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  22. ^ "As heart attack trends on Twitter, expert advises keeping 'aspirin tablet 300 mg in your pockets always'; here's why". The Indian Express. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  23. ^ "India witnesses an uptick in heart attack cases: How can an Aspirin tablet help? Experts answer". TimesNow. 10 December 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  24. ^ "Mangalurean doctor to address UN Regional Meeting in Thailand". The Times of India. 27 August 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  25. ^ "Mangaluru doctor to address UN Regional Meeting in Thailand | UNDP Climate Change Adaptation". www.adaptation-undp.org. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  26. ^ "Mangaluru: US Government selects Indian Physician for Climate crisis, public health deliberation". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  27. ^ Nigam, Richa (9 February 2021). "Budget 2021: India's budget for mental health leaves a lot to be desired". Media India Group. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  28. ^ Ghosh, Shaumik (24 February 2024). "The Mystery of Food Politics and It's Proposed Extrication". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  29. ^ "CHD Group to lead global delegation at COP28 in UAE". The Hindu. 30 November 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  30. ^ "Mangaluru: Former US VP Al Gore, Dr Edmond Fernandes meets to discuss global climate concerns". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  31. ^ "Mangalurean doctor's pilot project helps bring down malnutrition in Yelburga". The Times of India. 27 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  32. ^ Jetley, Aakanksha (22 April 2023). "How Mission ICU Is Building Critical Care Facility In Rural Hospitals". thelogicalindian.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  33. ^ Dsouza, Krystelle (5 September 2023). "3 Friends Are Taking ICUs to Rural India With a Simple Kit & An Innovative Idea". The Better India. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  34. ^ "Health experts seek ban on firecrackers across all festivals, occasions in Karnataka". The Hindu. 5 October 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  35. ^ "Book violators of seat belt rule, says center for health and development". The Times of India. 3 December 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  36. ^ Kumari, Pavithra (21 November 2024). "Dr. Edmond Fernandes' New Book 'Physician's Thoughts' Released at COP29 Event". Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  37. ^ Miriam, Demi (21 June 2022). "Book Review: Urban Health | Emerging public health perspectives". Journal of Research Initiatives. 6 (2). ISSN 2168-9083.
  38. ^ "Your guide to workplace diplomacy". The Times of India. 29 February 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  39. ^ "'Small things that matter much'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  40. ^ "Home Page - Rotary Club of E-Connect - Rotary India". rceconnect.rotaryindia.org. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  41. ^ "KONKANCATHOLIC.COM". konkancatholic.com. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  42. ^ Sharma, Ruchika (15 February 2022). "BW Businessworld names top 40 under 40 for Healthcare, details". medicaldialogues.in. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  43. ^ "Edmond Fernandes". Atlantic Council. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  44. ^ "Mangalurean doctor selected as a Legislative Fellow by the US govt". The Times of India. 27 September 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  45. ^ Harsha (20 August 2017). "Mangaluru doctor makes a difference with relief mission camps". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  46. ^ "Leader in the making". Dr. Edmond Fernandes. Retrieved 19 November 2024.