[16][17] He called for a ban on white coat for doctors in India to prevent hospital-acquired infections through his work in the British Medical Journal.

[18] In case of heart attacks, he advised people globally to keep 300 mg aspirin in their pockets always and to take the pill when they develop severe chest pain.

[24] In 2017, he was invited to address the United Nations Regional Hub in Bangkok on how South–South cooperation at the ASEAN level can create a new world order in strengthening international development, achieving disaster resilience and meaningfully bringing climate change adaptation practices.

[29] Following the social media ban by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Dr Fernandes stated that, India & other countries must shed the focus on religion and culture and the language of politics must be replaced with science, health and safety.

[34] Dr. Fernandes was responsible to bring seat belt compulsorily implemented for 4 wheeler drivers in the city of Mangalore in the year 2015, after a long advocacy with the Police and District Administration.