Indian Medical Association (IMA) celebrated National Doctor’s Day on July 1, 1991 for the first time. This is also an occasion for paying tribute to Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy on his birth anniversary, which is the same as his death anniversary. Dr Roy was a physician and the second chief minister of West Bengal. He was also an educationist, social worker and freedom fighter. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1961.
In his memory, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) had instituted B.C. Roy National Award to recognise eminent people who contribute to medicine, science, philosophy, public affairs, arts and literature. The President of India presents the award every year on July 1, the National Doctor’s Day.
The occasion commemorates the spirit of doctors across the globe who work day and night consistently to ensure well-being of patients.
Doctors play a crucial role in our society. They devote their lives to treating and helping patients with a speedy recovery from illness or any other health conditions. Doctors help us live life better.
Here’s wishing all these honourable life-saving professionals, as well as those who are on their way to becoming doctors, a great National Doctor’s Day 2022.