Edmond Fernandes

Edmond Fernandes
Born
Niddodi, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
EducationFather Muller Medical College
OccupationPhysician
Websitewww.edmond.in

Edmond Clint Fernandes is an Indian physician, author, social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of CHD Group, a non-profit organization based in India that works in the field of global health.[1]

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,[2] and later completed a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Community Medicine at Yenepoya University.[3][4] During his medical studies, he served as the chief editor of the student magazine Mullerpulse at Father Muller Medical College.[5]

Public health work

Fernandes has participated in disaster relief efforts including Typhoon Haiyan, Cyclone Fani, and the Kerala Floods, providing medical relief.[6][7] He has advocated for a ban on doctor's white coats to prevent hospital acquired infections[8] and to regulate work hours of resident doctors to reduce preventable deaths.[9] 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.[10]

Fernandes conducted a pilot project to address malnutrition in Yelburga, Karnataka.[11] He co-founded Mission ICU.[12] Fernandes led the implementation of the seat belt policy for road safety in Mangalore in the year 2015.[13]

Publications

Year Book Title ISBN Ref.
2024 Physician's Thoughts 9788195336449 [14]
2021 Urban Health 9788195336418 [15]
2016 Handbook on Workplace Diplomacy 9789352359097 [16]
2012 Small Things That Matter Much 9789381440155 [17]

References

  1. ^ "Admitted NGOs". United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "'Ban Indian doctors from wearing white coats to prevent disease'". Hindustan Times. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Father Muller students publish magazine". The Hindu. 23 August 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Doctor on a mission in Philippines". The Hindu. 22 December 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  7. ^ 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". Epidemology International. 6 (4): 23–26. doi:10.24321/2455.7048.202118. ISSN 2455-7048.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Deepthi Sanjiv (25 April 2016). "Surgeon with less sleep could injure patient". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Mangalurean doctor to address UN Regional Meeting in Thailand". The Times of India. 27 August 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ Jetley, Aakanksha (22 April 2023). "How Mission ICU Is Building Critical Care Facility In Rural Hospitals". thelogicalindian.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ Kumari, Pavithra (21 November 2024). "Dr. Edmond Fernandes' New Book 'Physician's Thoughts' Released at COP29 Event". Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  15. ^ Miriam, Demi (21 June 2022). "Book Review: Urban Health | Emerging public health perspectives". Journal of Research Initiatives. 6 (2). ISSN 2168-9083.
  16. ^ "Your guide to workplace diplomacy". The Times of India. 29 February 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  17. ^ "'Small things that matter much'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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