Edmond Clint Fernandes (born on 3 September 1990) is an Indian physician having public health expertise and Consultant – United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
He is the Founder and CEO of CHD Group – holding United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) Special Consultative Status, Director – Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health– an advanced technical co-operation center with Yenepoya ( Deemed to be University) and a member of the Health Task Force, Disaster Management Authority, Government of Karnataka
Fernandes was born on 3 September 1990 in Mangalore. He attended Don Bosco High School, Matunga. He completed his medical residency from Yenepoya University and was a visiting scholar to Drexel University.
While being a house surgeon doing MBBS, he supported the Republic of Philippines by working as a humanitarian physician in Typhoon Haiyaan.
He called for a ban on doctor’s white coat in India to prevent hospital acquired infections through his work in the British Medical Journal.
In case of heart attacks, he advised people in India and around the world to keep 300mg aspirin in their pockets at all times and to take the pill when they develop severe chest pain. He spoke elaboratively pertaining to the mental health budget and the need to create resilience in India given the silent burden of the disease, highlighting the need for mental health financing.
