National Doctor's Day

Doctors are integral part of public life. Starting from the birth of a child Doctors play significant role in overall well being of human society. It's a well know fact, the world's population has increased due to the lower mortality rate among children and high life expectancy. Today, world has very high population of elderly men and women due to high level of patient care facilities which our doctors handle with high degree of precision. Thanks to the medicos, those put golden years of their life in study of medical sciences and serves for well being of human race.

Medicine is one of the highly respected professions in the world. We owe our doctors a lot well beyond few bucks of consulting fees. To respect the medical professionals and to remind them their duties India celebrates the National Doctor's Day every year on 1st day of July.

Do not forget to wish your Doctors every year, send them a message of Happy Doctors Day and Thanks for Duty in any format; an SMS, a greeting card, a flower, an e-greeting card, a tweet or Facebook status update, it's completely your choice, the way you wish to extend respect. Your Doctor just need a Smile with Thanks.

A Doctor is the only person next to your guardians who wish you speedy recovery when you are sick. And when you are not sick a doctor is busy in researching and administering medicines to protect you against diseases. While writing this article, I remember my good old days full of tantrums and my Dr. Uncle handling all those with extreme care. When I started my work life and living away from parents, suddenly I got severely sick. In those moments my Doctor proved a best friend who never allowed me to realize I am alone and sick. How can I forget those careful hands, perhaps nobody can.


The National Doctors day i.e 1 July serves as wonderful opportunity to remember about the roles, responsibilities and importance of the medical professionals in human society. The day is celebrated in the memory of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy in order to pay honor to the entire medical profession. This day is also reminder to medical community that to do your service like Dr. Bidhan Chand Roy.

The Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (MRCP, FRCS) was the University of Calcutta Alums and the great architect of West Bengal. A noted physician and a renowned freedom fighter Dr. Roy was the Second Chief Minister of West Bengal. He was a close friend of Gandhiji.

Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy bestowed with Bharat Ratna in 1961.

The health care organizations both government and private across organizes special events for the celebration of National Doctors Days. Medical Professionals are awarded for their services. Various programs, lectures, and discussions are held to make medical facilities better and improve public life.

DO YOU KNOW?

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is national voluntary organisation of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine that takes care for the interest of doctors and the well being of the community.