Edmond Fernandes Last updated July 26, 2025 Indian physician
Dr. Edmond Fernandes
Born (1990-09-03 ) 3 September 1990 (age 34) Nationality Indian Education MBBS, MD, PGD-PHSM Occupation Physician Known for Global Public Health Notable work End Malnutrition Initiative, Disaster - Climate Interface, Mission ICU, Project SAFE Website https://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]
Policy advocacy 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 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 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]
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Retrieved 19 February 2023 . ↑ "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 . ↑ 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 . ↑ " 'Ban Indian doctors from wearing white coats to prevent disease' " . Hindustan Times . 22 July 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2023 . ↑ "Father Muller students publish magazine" . The Hindu . 23 August 2012. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 2 August 2023 . ↑ "UHC Visiting Scholar Promotes Global Advocacy, Opportunities For Capacity Building" . Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health . 2 November 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2023 . ↑ "Mangaluru: Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health inaugurated at Bajal" . daijiworld.com . Retrieved 11 June 2024 . ↑ "Masters of Public Health - Yenepoya Deemed to be University" . www.ysahs.yenepoya.edu.in . Retrieved 16 April 2024 . ↑ "Dr Edmond Fernandes Named Adj Lecturer at GMU College of Medicine" . Daijiworld . 19 April 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025 . ↑ "Doctor on a mission in Philippines" . The Hindu . 22 December 2013. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 19 February 2023 . ↑ 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 . ↑ 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 . ↑ Deepthi Sanjiv (25 April 2016). "Surgeon with less sleep could injure patient" . Bangalore Mirror . Retrieved 13 June 2025 . ↑ "Remove mandatory retirement age for medical teachers: Dr Edmond Fernandes" . coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India . Retrieved 13 June 2025 . ↑ "Expert recommends 300mg dose of aspirin to defeat death; Indian doctors weigh in on its efficacy" . TimesNow . 13 December 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023 . ↑ "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 . ↑ "India witnesses an uptick in heart attack cases: How can an Aspirin tablet help? Experts answer" . TimesNow . 10 December 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2023 . ↑ "Mangalurean doctor to address UN Regional Meeting in Thailand" . The Times of India . 27 August 2017. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 2 August 2023 . ↑ "Mangaluru doctor to address UN Regional Meeting in Thailand | UNDP Climate Change Adaptation" . www.adaptation-undp.org . Retrieved 2 August 2023 . ↑ "Mangaluru: US Government selects Indian Physician for Climate crisis, public health deliberation" . www.daijiworld.com . Retrieved 2 August 2023 . ↑ 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 . ↑ Ghosh, Shaumik (24 February 2024). "The Mystery of Food Politics and It's Proposed Extrication" . Modern Diplomacy . Retrieved 13 June 2025 . ↑ "CHD Group to lead global delegation at COP28 in UAE" . The Hindu . 30 November 2023. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 13 June 2025 . ↑ "Mangaluru: Former US VP Al Gore, Dr Edmond Fernandes meets to discuss global climate concerns" . daijiworld.com . Retrieved 13 June 2025 . ↑ "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 . ↑ Jetley, Aakanksha (22 April 2023). "How Mission ICU Is Building Critical Care Facility In Rural Hospitals" . thelogicalindian.com . Retrieved 23 September 2023 . ↑ 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 . ↑ "Health experts seek ban on firecrackers across all festivals, occasions in Karnataka" . The Hindu . 5 October 2023. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 11 October 2023 . ↑ "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 . ↑ Kumari, Pavithra (21 November 2024). "Dr. Edmond Fernandes' New Book 'Physician's Thoughts' Released at COP29 Event" . Retrieved 1 December 2024 . ↑ Miriam, Demi (21 June 2022). "Book Review: Urban Health | Emerging public health perspectives" . Journal of Research Initiatives . 6 (2). ISSN 2168-9083 . ↑ "Your guide to workplace diplomacy" . The Times of India . 29 February 2016. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 19 November 2024 . ↑ " 'Small things that matter much' " . Deccan Herald . Retrieved 19 November 2024 . ↑ "Home Page - Rotary Club of E-Connect - Rotary India" . rceconnect.rotaryindia.org . Retrieved 19 November 2024 . ↑ "KONKANCATHOLIC.COM" . konkancatholic.com . Retrieved 19 November 2024 . ↑ Sharma, Ruchika (15 February 2022). "BW Businessworld names top 40 under 40 for Healthcare, details" . medicaldialogues.in . Retrieved 19 November 2024 . ↑ "Edmond Fernandes" . Atlantic Council . Retrieved 19 November 2024 . ↑ "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 . ↑ Harsha (20 August 2017). "Mangaluru doctor makes a difference with relief mission camps" . The New Indian Express . Retrieved 19 November 2024 . ↑ "Leader in the making" . Dr. Edmond Fernandes . Retrieved 19 November 2024 . This page is based on this
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