MARCH 26
Dr. Dame Edith Brown (1864–1956)
Dr. Dame Edith Brown was a pioneering medical missionary and educator
who made significant
contributions to women’s healthcare and medical education in India. Born in England , she was deeply committed to
improving healthcare for women in colonial India, where medical care for women
was limited due to cultural restrictions.
In 1894, Dr. Brown founded the Ludhiana Medical School (now Christian Medical
College, Ludhiana ) in Punjab, India . It was the first medical
training institution for women in Asia, providing professional education to
Indian women so they could serve their communities. Her mission was to empower
women through medical education and to improve public health.
Dr. Brown dedicated over 50 years to
serving in India, advocating for the health and education of women. She was
known for her compassion, perseverance, and
leadership. In 1932,
she was honoured with the title Dame Commander of the Order of the British
Empire (DBE) for her extraordinary contributions.
Her legacy lives on through
Christian Medical College, which
continues to train healthcare professionals and provide medical care to
underserved communities.
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