On public health diplomacy

Success of a public health intervention is met by passion & perseverance alone. The victories are made up of microscopic advantages by engaging with stakeholders & taking healthcare to the homes. Of a wise health intervention at one location, of opportune policy making at another, of sick patients support at village door-steps and a consistent translational science at another, of tough global diplomacy, a social determinant approach and extreme patience that no official, no blockade, no provocation and no negligence can shake.

— Dr. Edmond Fernandes