Everybody encounters doctors for many reasons throughout their lifetime, that’s why doctors have an important role in everyone's life. Doctors work for public well-being, whether it is in the government or private sectors. Medical practitioners work throughout the day to treat their patients, in some circumstances they have to work 24 hours a day. They are not just healers but life savers in many situations. Many countries celebrate National Doctor’s Day to show respect and appreciate work even for 24 hours, around the clock for public well-being.
But instead of respect and appreciation from patients in India, the scenario in the past 5 years or so has been slightly different. There is a surprisingly rising violence against the health professionals, so much so that people are taking law in their hands. Now, violence is wrong. And violence against the very profession that’s sworn to care, heal, protect, advise, save lives is just not acceptable.
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In India, National Doctor’s Day is traditionally celebrated on 1st July every year. Every country has some historical background behind this day's celebration. In India, this day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of dynamic and famous Doctor cum Politician Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. Dr Roy was also the second Chief Minister of West Bengal and a reputed physician. He started many medical institutions and hospitals to offer best medical services. Medical Council of India (MCI) decided to pay homage and respect for his remarkable work in our society.
Objectives of National Doctors Day
- To showcase the role and importance of doctors in our life
- To appreciate doctors for their services and contributions in the society
On this day, many government and private healthcare organisations felicitate doctors for their work. People meet, interact with doctors to honour them. Most of the time, public health education programs, social awareness programs, health checkups and treatment camps are organised by various social organisations in different regions.
During such programs, doctors interact and educate general population on health-related topics. Doctors explain causes, preventive measures and treatment of various diseases.
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