Noshir H. Antia
Indian plastic surgeon and social worker / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Noshir Hormasji Antia (8 February 1922 – 26 June 2007) was an Indian plastic surgeon and social worker, known for his pioneering contributions to the treatment and rehabilitation of people afflicted with leprosy.[1] He was the founder of three notable non governmental organizations, Foundation for Research in Community Health (FRCH),[2] Foundation for Medical Research (FMR) and the National Society for Equal Opportunities for the Handicapped (NASEOH), all working in the field of rehabilitation of patients, cured or otherwise.[3] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri in 1990.[4]
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Born | 8 February 1922 |
Died | 26 June 2007 |
Other names | Noshir Hormasji Antia |
Occupation(s) | Plastic surgeon social worker |
Years active | 1945–2007 |
Known for | Plastic surgery |
Spouse | Arnie Noshir Batliwala |
Children | One son and one daughter |
Parent(s) | Hormasji Merwanji Soonamai |
Awards | Padma Shri G. D. Birla International Award Karma Yogi Puraskar |
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