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We are grateful to doctors: PM Modi on Doctors' Day

Barsha MisraWritten by Barsha Misra Published On 2021-07-01T10:45:13+05:30  |  Updated On 1 July 2021 6:31 PM IST
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New Delhi: As the whole country is celebrating Doctors' Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the doctors today morning and expressed his gratitude to the medical fraternity lauding the contribution of all doctors across the country during the COVID pandemic.

He mentioned in a tweet, "On Doctors Day, my greetings to all doctors. India's strides in the world of medicine are commendable and have contributed to making our planet healthier."

He also shared a clip of his 'Mann ki Baat' which was broadcast last Sunday. During his address to the Nation, the Prime Minister had said, "A few days from now we will celebrate National Doctors Day on the 1st of July. This day is dedicated to the birth anniversary of the great doctor and statesman of the country, Dr B.C. Roy. We are all grateful for the contribution of doctors in the Corona period. Our doctors have served us without caring about their lives. Therefore, this time around National Doctors Day becomes all the more special."

PM Modi would also address the medical fraternity today at an event organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

  • What is Doctors' Day and Why is it celebrated?

National Doctors' Day gets celebrated all across the globe to acknowledge the contributions of doctors to individual lives and communities. It is the hard work and selfless deeds of the doctors that keep society healthy.

India has been celebrating National Doctors' Day on July 1 since 1991 to honor the memory of legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. However, this Doctors' Day is all the more special because, after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, society has started truly acknowledging the selfless services of doctors who risked their lives every single day to save the people of the society.

Different countries have different dates for this special day. Brazil celebrates it as a Holiday on October 18, in Canada the date is May 1, while in Cuba Doctors' Day gets celebrated on December 3.

Also Read: Ahead of Doctors Day, PM Modi talks about contribution of Doctors

  • History:

India started celebrating National Doctors' Day on July 1, 1991, in memory of Dr. B.C. Roy, an Indian physician, educationalist, philanthropist, freedom fighter, and renowned doctor. He served as the second Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 until his death in 1962.

Often considered as the maker of modern West Bengal, Dr. B.C. Roy was an excellent student throughout. He first pursued B.A from Patna College with Honors in Mathematics and afterward he pursued his medical education from Calcutta Medical College. He is one of the rarest people who had obtained F.R.C.S and M.R.C.P degrees simultaneously.

Not only he was an excellent student, but Dr. Roy also was a social worker from the heart who kept on serving people through his immense dedication and hard work. He is known to have played an important role in the making of Jadavpur T.B. Hospital, Chittaranjan Seva Sadan, Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, Victoria Institution (college), and Chittaranjan Cancer Hospital.

He was also a founder member of the Journal of the Indian Medical Association (JIMA) back in 1930. Known for his active participation in the promotion of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Dr. B.C. Roy was also the first elected president of the Medical Council of India. Dr. Roy was awarded Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor on February 4, 1961.

  • Significance:

Doctors are truly the saviors of society, the heroes without capes. Throughout the pandemic, they worked tirelessly, without sleep or rest, to save the people of this country and throughout the world. They fought the war from the front line while risking their own lives. This pandemic has cost India losses of hundreds of doctors and as per the recent information provided by the Indian Medical Association, 798 doctors lost their lives in the second wave of the pandemic alone.

Also Read: PM Modi to address medical fraternity on National Doctors Day

Honoring the doctors, several eminent figures, including Ministers, Politicians expressed their gratitude to the medical fraternity and many even showered their love for the doctors on their Twitter handles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his clip from his last 'Mann ki baat' on his Twitter handle and wrote, "On Doctors Day, my greetings to all doctors. India's strides in the world of medicine are commendable and have contributed to making our planet healthier."

On Doctors Day, my greetings to all doctors. India's strides in the world of medicine are commendable and have contributed to making our planet healthier.

Here is what I said during #MannKiBaat a few days ago. pic.twitter.com/KWw3WTrVAA

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 1, 2021

Acknowledging the contribution of doctors, a Government official wrote on Twitter, "Heroes without capes. #DoctorsDay". He also posted a meaningful photo along with the post where the so-called superheroes are saluting the doctors.

Heroes without capes. #DoctorsDay pic.twitter.com/5ID9hGGtV9

— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) July 1, 2021

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid his tribute to the doctors with a beautiful artwork. Sharing the picture, he wrote on Twitter, "On National #DoctorsDay We salute the doctors working dedicatedly to serve mankind. My sand art with message "Doctors are next to God"."

On National #DoctorsDay We salute the doctors working dedicatedly to serve mankind . My sand art with message "Doctors are next to God". pic.twitter.com/BPgCw8sJiL

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) July 1, 2021

Meanwhile, remembering the contribution of Dr. B.C Roy, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan wrote on Twitter, "Dr. Bidhanchandra Rai ji not only made an important contribution to the advancement of medical world, but he was also the builder of modern Bengal. He always stayed away from the politics of rivalry and conflict. He will always remain in our memories for his remarkable contribution towards the society."

डॉ बिधानचंद्र राय जी का न सिर्फ़ चिकित्सा जगत की उन्नति में अहम योगदान रहा, बल्कि वे आधुनिक बंगाल के निर्माता भी थे। वे सदैव प्रतिद्वंद्विता व संघर्ष की राजनीति से दूर रहे।

समाज के प्रति अपने उल्लेखनीय योगदान के लिए वे हमेशा हमारी स्मृतियों में बने रहेंगे।#NationalDoctorsDay pic.twitter.com/GX4VmEON6a

— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) July 1, 2021

"#NationalDoctorsDay at the heart of all those doctors caused Naman, whose spirit of service saved numerous people from Corona epidemic. Our doctors served us without worrying about their lives, so this day becomes special. Come, let us all thank them and encourage them," read another Twitter of the Union Health Minister.

Indian Medical Association (IMA), in a press release dated 30.06.2021, mentioned its plans of celebrating Doctors' Day and about the address by the Prime Minister at 3 p.m. Declaring the theme of 2021 Doctors' Day as "Save The Saviour", IMA in the press release mentioned, "This year, Doctors' day is very special on background of profound devotion showed by all IMA doctors across country during the dreaded pandemic. IMA lost its more than 1500 eminent doctors. This sacrifice for the mankind has added its shade of remembrance to the Doctors' Day celebrations. Doctors' Day 2021 is dedicated to the innumerable medical practitioners who sacrificed their lives while serving the citizens of our country & to those numerous eminent professionals who are still serving on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic."

IMA HQs. Press Release 30.06.2021 pic.twitter.com/OWYlPQiCdz

— Indian Medical Association (@IMAIndiaOrg) June 30, 2021

Also Read: Medicos to observe Doctors Day with their blood

National Doctors DayDoctors daycovid-19Dr B C RoyPrime Minister Narendra Modidr harshvardhanhealth minister Harsh VardhanIMA
Barsha Misra
Barsha Misra

Barsha completed her Master's in English from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal in 2018. Having a knack for Journalism she joined Medical Dialogues back in 2020. She mainly covers news about medico legal cases, NMC/DCI updates, medical education issues including the latest updates about medical and dental colleges in India. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in.

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