The day is dedicated to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a prominent physician and the second chief minister of West Bengal, whose birthday and death anniversary both fall on the same day. He had the opinion that the only individual capable of achieving India's liberation, or Swaraj, was one who was in good physical and mental condition.
Digital Desk: It
is noteworthy to observe that different countries commemorate Doctors' Day
on different days. Depending on the commemorative event used to mark the day,
the date differs each nation. In India, the special day is marked on July 1.
National Doctors' Day was initially observed in 1991, and since then, it has
been observed annually throughout the nation.
The day also marks the
birth and departure of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a physician who served as West
Bengal's second chief minister.
Family Doctors on the Front
Line is National Doctors Day 2022's theme.
The theme is dedicated
to all the medical professionals who have selflessly and unquestioningly helped
us and our families while we were in the most desperate need. With unmatched
compassion and integrity, healthcare professionals from all across the world
have been waging a war against the coronavirus. In addition to exposing
themselves to the disease, they worked overtime, avoided seeing their families,
and occasionally put their own lives in danger.
The Indian Medical Association
(IMA) organises the annual "National Doctors' Day" celebration in
India on July 1.
How is National Doctors' Day celebrated?
National Doctors' Day
has been observed by government and non-government healthcare organisations for
a number of years to highlight the contributions of doctors. This organisation
runs patient awareness campaigns, debate events, and honorary awards for
doctors in addition to hosting free medical check-up camps.
Along with health
counselling, health nutrition talks, and chronic disease awareness campaigns,
general screening test camps are also organised to evaluate the health state of
the elderly and the underprivileged. Additionally, many colleges and schools
host activities to inspire young people to select and pursue a profession in
medicine.
Health tech businesses have established a variety of ways to
honour the incredible tenacity and power of doctors, not falling short in the
race of accolades. While some honour our "white coat fighters" by
publishing a magazine or personally facilitating events, others also use a
little token of appreciation.
Since God cannot be seen, it is true to say that "God's
contextual profile can be seen in the faces of doctors who save us and help us
live better lives."
National Doctors' Day 2022: History
The day is dedicated to
Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a prominent physician and the second chief minister of
West Bengal, whose birthday and death anniversary both fall on the same day. He
had the opinion that the only individual capable of achieving India's
liberation, or Swaraj, was one who was in good physical and mental condition.
Therefore, the purpose
of Doctors' Day is to celebrate Dr. Roy as well as to recognise everyone in the
medical profession for their tireless work and commitment to patients.
