Edmond Fernandes

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Dr. Edmond Fernandes
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Born
Niddodi, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Education Father Muller Medical College
OccupationPhysician
Website https://www.edmond.in/

Edmond Clint Fernandes is an Indian physician and the founder and CEO of CHD Group [1] He has previously served as a consultant with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok. [2]

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Early life and education

Fernandes was born in Niddodi, Mangalore. He completed his schooling at Don Bosco High School, Matunga. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Father Muller Medical College, [3] and later completed a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Community Medicine at Yenepoya University. [4] [5] During his medical studies, he served as the chief editor of the student magazine Mullerpulse at Father Muller Medical College. [6]

Academic associations

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. [7] [8] He has advocated for a ban on doctor's white coats to prevent hospital acquired infections [9] and also advocated to regulate work hours of resident doctors to reduce preventable deaths, [10] and requested the Health Secretary to Government of India to remove the mandatory retirement age for doctors to plug shortages. [11] 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. [12] [13] [14] 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. [15] He has addressed various public health issues such as mental health, [16] food security [17] climate goals [18] .

Fernandes demonstrated proof of concept to end malnutrition in India[ when? ] through a pilot project in Yelburga, Karnataka. [19] He co-founded Mission ICU. [20] Dr. Fernandes led the implementation of the seat belt policy for road safety in Mangalore [ vague ] in the year 2015. [21]

Books authored

YearBook TitleISBNRef.
2024Physician's Thoughts9788195336449 [22]
2021Urban Health9788195336418 [23]
2016Handbook on Workplace Diplomacy9789352359097 [24]
2012Small Things That Matter Much9789381440155 [25]

References

  1. ↑ "Admitted NGOs". United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Sixth edition of St Aloysius Pre-University College Model United Nations (SAPMUN) inaugurated". www.mangaloretoday.com. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "'Ban Indian doctors from wearing white coats to prevent disease'". Hindustan Times. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Father Muller students publish magazine". The Hindu. 23 August 2012. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Doctor on a mission in Philippines". The Hindu. 22 December 2013. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Deepthi Sanjiv (25 April 2016). "Surgeon with less sleep could injure patient". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "Remove mandatory retirement age for medical teachers: Dr Edmond Fernandes". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Expert recommends 300mg dose of aspirin to defeat death; Indian doctors weigh in on its efficacy". TimesNow. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ "India witnesses an uptick in heart attack cases: How can an Aspirin tablet help? Experts answer". TimesNow. 10 December 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  15. ↑ "Mangalurean doctor to address UN Regional Meeting in Thailand". The Times of India. 27 August 2017. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ Ghosh, Shaumik (24 February 2024). "The Mystery of Food Politics and It's Proposed Extrication". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  18. ↑ "CHD Group to lead global delegation at COP28 in UAE". The Hindu. 30 November 2023. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  19. ↑ "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.
  20. ↑ Jetley, Aakanksha (22 April 2023). "How Mission ICU Is Building Critical Care Facility In Rural Hospitals". thelogicalindian.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  21. ↑ "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.
  22. ↑ Kumari, Pavithra (21 November 2024). "Dr. Edmond Fernandes' New Book 'Physician's Thoughts' Released at COP29 Event" . Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  23. ↑ Miriam, Demi (21 June 2022). "Book Review: Urban Health | Emerging public health perspectives". Journal of Research Initiatives. 6 (2). ISSN   2168-9083.
  24. ↑ "Your guide to workplace diplomacy". The Times of India. 29 February 2016. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  25. ↑ "'Small things that matter much'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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