National Doctors' Day - 01 July 2024 in INDIA | History and Importance
National Doctors' Day is celebrated on 01 July every year in INDIA for the past 32 years (since 1991), honouring the legendary and renowned doctor Bidhan Chandra Roy, a politician, a freedom fighter, and an advocate for education.
Doctors are the soldiers of the country, those who don't fight at borders but dedicatedly work to save lives and improve life expectancy while putting their lives at risk. Their contribution towards human health is beyond expectations. They are always the first to respond to a pandemic situation such as COVID-19, Disease X, Plague, Flu, AIDS, Ebola, and others to protect the general populace.
History of National Doctors' Day
In India, National Doctors' Day was first observed on the 01st of July 1991 in honour of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, to pay tribute to his contributions to the health domain. Dr B.C. Roy was a birthday-perisher, born on the 01st of July 1882 and died on the 01st of July 1962, a strange coincidence.
Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy (01 July 1882 - 01 July 1962) was a well-known doctor, educator, freedom fighter, social worker, and politician. He was also the chief minister of West Bengal for 14 years, from 1948 to 1962. On the 04th of February 1961, he received the highest Indian civilian award, "THE BHARAT RATNA". He gave his life to the people, treated many individuals, and inspired millions. He was also the personal physician of Mahatma Gandhi.
In the year 1976, the B.C. Roy National Award was established in his memory to recognize the eminent person working in the areas of medicine, science, public affairs, philosophy, arts, and literature.
National Doctor's Day 2024 Theme
This year 2024, the National Doctors Day theme is “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts”. The theme emphasises the dedication and compassion doctors bring to their practice daily and the critical role they play in saving lakhs of lives throughout their lifetime.
Year by year, the themes for National Doctor's Day
- National Doctor's Day theme 2023: Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands
- National Doctor's Day theme 2022: Family Doctors on the Front Line
- National Doctor's Day theme 2019: Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment
Importance and Role of Doctors
Doctors have a vital role in society; they devote their lives to patients' well-being, assisting in faster recovery from disease or condition and improving their quality of life. They greatly understand medical science and commit their knowledge to treating patients' medical conditions and extending life expectancy.
In many incidents where doctors have never given up despite being attacked by patients and their relatives. Continued their medical services for the general population. No one can forget their contributions and tireless efforts.
Significance of National Doctors' Day
National Doctors' Day has been celebrated in INDIA to recognize and appreciate the importance of the doctors' roles in society. This also helps the general population to know the importance, significant roles and responsibilities delivered towards the patient's care by doctors.
On this special day, every Indian should feel proud of having skilled medical experts who dedicate their lives to improving their country's health and be grateful for their efforts and contributions during medical emergencies.
Every Indian citizen must pay tribute and appreciate the efforts of each doctor in assisting the general public in overcoming medical emergencies and pandemic situations. The heroic efforts of medical staff (doctors and nurses) during the COVID-19 pandemic are indelible, though today, the world is free of coronavirus.
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