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Gratitude to Doctors

Today, spare time to express your gratitude to healthcare professionals for their skill and commitment. It is Doctors’ Day. And, it is an ideal opportunity to show your appreciation to doctors, who from time immemorial are striving to bring smiles on our faces. Let the world know that you care for them.

In India, Doctors’ Day is celebrated on July 1, the birthday of Dr. B. C. Roy, the famous physician, educationist and also a freedom fighter. It is considered as a day to pay rich tributes to Dr. B. C. Roy and also to the medical professionals. Dr. Roy, who was born in Bihar in 1882, went to London for higher studies after completing his medical graduation in Kolkata. He returned to India in 1911 after completing MRCP and FRCS and began his career as a teaching staff at the Calcutta Medical College. He then joined Campbell Medical School and later moved to Carmichael Medical College.

Dr. Roy’s love for his Mother Land made him to join the freedom struggle and he associated himself with Mahatma Gandhi and participated in Civil Disobedience Movement.

His love for serving people made him to enter the political arena. He was a leader in Indian National Congress and later became the Chief Minister of West Bengal.

Dr. Roy built many institutions and hospitals, especially for serving the downtrodden. After a life dedicated to serving humanity, the doctor passed away on July 1, 1962 , on his birthday. He is also honoured with Bharat Ratna and an award has been instituted in his name B. C. Roy National Award in 1976.

Many activities are lined up during the day. Members of various medical associations organise events create awareness among general public. Felicitation functions for senior doctors are also held to recognise their services to the field of medicine that would go a long way in bringing a sense of camaraderie among the young and the not-so-young doctors.

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