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25 Jan 2026

Champion for the Underserved: Dr. Armida Fernandez's Mission for Health Equity

Dr. Armida Fernandez, awarded the Padma Shri, emphasizes enhancing health services, particularly palliative care for the poor. Her work spans promoting breastfeeding, creating Mumbai's first human milk bank, and supporting maternal and infant healthcare, driven by collaboration with organizations like SNEHA.

Champion for the Underserved: Dr. Armida Fernandez's Mission for Health Equity

Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Armida Fernandez Emphasizes the Need for Enhanced Healthcare Services

Dr. Armida Fernandez, a recent recipient of the esteemed Padma Shri award, has stressed the importance of fortifying health services, especially in palliative care for underprivileged communities.

About the Padma Awards

The government recently announced the 2026 Padma awards, recognizing 131 outstanding individuals, including 113 Padma Shri honorees like Dr. Fernandez, who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.

About Dr. Armida Fernandez

Pioneering Efforts: Dr. Fernandez established the city's first human milk bank and advocated for breastfeeding, a groundbreaking achievement in her three-decade-long tenure at Sion Hospital.
Continuing Her Work: Post-retirement, she continues to work tirelessly in Mumbai's slums, advocating for maternal and infant health, combating violence against women, and offering free home care with BMC support.

Dr. Fernandez's unwavering dedication to her work has earned her a Padma Shri, a testament to her remarkable contributions to healthcare.

(With inputs from agencies.)