Friday, April 26, 2024
Doctors are real-life superheroes. Let's take a sneak peek into the real reason behind the celebration of Doctor’s Day every year on the 1st of July.
Being a doctor is considered the noblest profession. Doctors are the ones who give you happy news during childbirth or sad news of death. Their profession carries a lot of responsibility.
India celebrates National Doctor's Day every year on 1 July in honor of the birth anniversary and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the great physician and second Chief Minister of West Bengal. The day is celebrated to recognize the contribution of physicians to individual lives and communities. National Doctor's Day is celebrated on different days in each country. Both the birthday and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhanchandra Rai is on 1st July, so this day is celebrated in his honor on this day.
Importance of celebrating Doctor’s Day
Talking about the importance behind celebrating National Doctors Day is to make people aware of the importance of doctors on this day. This special day is dedicated to all the doctors and health workers who are risking their lives to serve the people. The COVID-19 pandemic has once again reminded people of the contributions and sacrifices made by doctors and health workers. We should bear in mind that many doctors have gone out of their way to help save lives.
The theme of Doctor's Day 2021
This year i.e. in 2021, the theme of National Doctors Day has been linked to the coronavirus - Building the future with doctors.
Know More about Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy was born on July 1, 1882, and on the same date, he died in 1962. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna on 4 February 1961 for his contribution to the field of medical science. He is still considered as the greatest Chief Minister of West Bengal and a visionary to develop the state as a lot of industrial development took place in the state after independence.
Facts about Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
Dr. Bidhan Chandra Rai gave quality health to the common people. He provided services and established some prominent medical institutions across India He was instrumental in establishing the Indian Institute of Mental Health, the Infectious Diseases Hospital, and the first postgraduate medical college in Calcutta. As Mayor of Calcutta Municipal Corporation, He introduced a proposal to study the effects and prevention. He promoted free education, free medical aid, better roads, better lighting, and a water supply. As he restored law and order in the state, he laid the foundation of five major cities, Durgapur, Kalyani, Bidhannagar, Ashoknagar and Habra. He gifted his house to the people of Bengal in 1961. The Government of India honored him with Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, on February 4, 1961. The BC Roy National Award was instituted in 1976 for work in the field of medicine, politics, science, philosophy, literature, and art.Significance of National Doctor's Day and the role of doctors during a pandemic
A 'Great Doctor' is known for practicing the profession. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has once again shown us the selfless and extraordinary hard work that medical professionals are providing to people in these difficult times. Many doctors have had to shift for 16 hours and more to take care of the large number of patients arriving. Many other doctors are taking care of COVID patients and isolating themselves from their families to fight the pandemic. They play an important role in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, and their commitment to treatment despite increased individual risk is essential to a successful public health response. Frontline workers are experiencing high work volumes, personal risks, and societal pressures to meet the extraordinary demands of healthcare.
We cannot forget the efforts, dedication, and hard work put in by the doctors during this pandemic. We should respect doctors and all their efforts towards mankind.
