Doctors' Day 2022: Date, significance and history; here's all about National Doctors' Day

Doctors Day 2022: Every year, National Doctor's Day is observed to recognize role and contributions of doctors in people's lives and communities. Different countries observe this day on different dates, but in India, National Doctor's Day is celebrated on July 1 and is organized annually by Indian Medical Association (IMA).

This day t only gives us an opportunity to mark sacrifices made by doctors and healthcare staff, but it also reminds us all about ble profession that saves lives of millions across globe. day was first celebrated to hour former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr BC Roy, and to ackwledge his contribution to society. Since n, it has become a trend and it is observed every year in India on July 1.

Doctors' Day Significance

In India, we celebrate National Doctor's Day to ackwledge and express gratitude towards doctors who work tirelessly day and night to keep us healthy. Also, in this pandemic, world witnessed role of doctors and healthcare staff who saved lives of millions by putting ir lives at risk. This day is significant because it gives all of us a chance to celebrate and cheer spirit and dedication of medical practitioners across world.

Doctors' Day History

First celebrated in year 1991 to pay hour to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was also Chief Minister of Bengal back n. This day was celebrated to ackwledge extraordinary contributions to medical fraternity made by Dr BC Roy in his medical career. Meanwhile, every year, Doctor's Day is observed on March 30 in United States, December 3 in Cuba, and August 23 in Iran, among or nations that observe this day on different dates. 

Doctors' Day 2022 | Who was Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy?

Born on July 1, 1882, DR BC Roy was one of prominent freedom fighters as well as a highly respected doctor who was also houred with Bharat Ratna on February 4, 1961. Roy played a significant role in establishing medical institutions like Jadavpur T.B. Hospital, Chittaranjan Seva Sadan, Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, Victoria Institution (college), Chittaranjan Cancer Hospital, and Chittaranjan Seva Sadan for women and children.

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