National Doctors' Day In India 2024 Date: Know All About The Day That Honours The Contributions Of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
National Doctors' Day in India serves as an occasion to acknowledge the dedication and sacrifices of doctors around the country, celebrate their achievements, and promote awareness about the importance of healthcare professionals in society.
National Doctors' Day in India is celebrated annually on July 1 to honour the invaluable contributions of doctors to society and their tireless efforts in providing healthcare to people. The day also commemorates the birth and death anniversary of the eminent physician and second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was born on July 1, 1882, and breathed his last on the same date in 1962. National Doctors' Day aims to recognise the contributions and importance of physicians in the day-to-day lives of individuals. The date varies from nation to nation depending on the event of commemoration used to mark the day.
Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy was a physician, educationist, and statesman who served as Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1950 until his death in 1962. He played a key role in the founding of several institutions and cities like Salt Lake, now part of the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, Kalyani, and Durgapur.
National Doctors' Day in India 2024 Date
National Doctors' Day in India 2024 will be celebrated on Monday, July 1.
National Doctors' Day Significance
National Doctors' Day in India serves as an occasion to acknowledge the dedication and sacrifices of doctors around the country, celebrate their achievements, and promote awareness about the importance of healthcare professionals in society. The annual event acknowledges the invaluable contributions of doctors to society. Their expertise, dedication, and hard work are crucial for the well-being and health of the population.
On this day, various events like seminars, health check-up camps, and public health awareness campaigns are organised. It is also a time for patients and their families to express gratitude to their doctors for their care and commitment to improving public health.
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