More than a thousand medical sisters in India silently contribute to the health care of the poorest and most marginalized. The “Sister Doctors Forum of India” (SDFI) is a group of thousands of religious who are also specialized in the medical profession, with highly qualified studies. The sisters belong to 104 religious congregations, which are dedicated to the service of the Indian people with compassion and without counting the cost. They address the health care needs of people in remote and rural areas where medical technology and modern facilities are not yet available.
In this context, women religious have a dual responsibility: on the one hand, the commitment to the Christian vocation as consecrated persons; on the other hand, the service as highly qualified professionals, giving testimony to the authentic vocation of the medical profession.
