Dr. Armida Fernandez
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC)
Published: July 6, 2026
Event Date: January 25, 2026
Indian pediatrician
Achievement Award
Event Description
Dr. Armida Fernandez is a legendary Indian pediatrician, neonatologist, and public health pioneer renowned for transforming newborn healthcare in India.
Summary
. She spent over five decades building life-saving healthcare protocols, establishing Asia’s first human milk bank in 1989, and reducing infant mortality rates in low-resource communities. She later founded SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action) to improve maternal and child health in vulnerable urban settlements, earning the Padma Shri in 2026 for her outstanding medical service.
Award Details
Padma Shri
Institution Details
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC)
Educational Institution