Mangalore : Dr. Edmond Fernandes, Hon. Director – Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health and Chief Coordinator, Department of Public Health, Yenepoya Deemed to be University has been made Honorary Member of Rotary E-Connect Club of Rotary District 3191. The order was issued by Rotary E-Connect Club President Eswar Kumar Reddy.
He has been invited as honorary member of Rotary for his outstanding contributions to society through CHD Group and joins the global network of Rotarians around the world in making the world better.
Dr. Edmond through the CHD Group has impacted over 3.5 million lives across India and continues to provide technical support to various international organizations, diplomatic missions and governments as and when needed. CHD Group has worked in the areas of primary healthcare, road safety, disaster risk reduction, climate action and environment protection, WASH initiatives, school health services and various other health initiatives in building India’s healthcare profile and making the community more sustainable and resilient.
His work has been recognized in the past by global bodies such as the US Department of State, BW Business world, Atlantic Council, ASSOCHAM and others.
Rotary E-Connect Club has been engaged in consistent community service ranging from wheelchair donations, to supporting school education, to empowering marginalized women to cultivating the habit of reading and beyond.