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  • Jul 01, 2024
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DAY IN NEWS NATIONAL DOCTOR’S DAY

Why in the news?

  • National Doctor’s Day, celebrated annually on July 1st, honors the contributions of doctors and physicians worldwide.
  • Recognizes their invaluable service and dedication to healthcare.
  • Commemorates the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a prominent figure in Indian medicine and politics.

Background and Significance

  • The Indian Medical Association (IMA) established National Doctor’s Day in 1991.
  • IMA, founded in 1928 and headquartered in New Delhi, advocates for doctors and community well-being globally.
Source: ToI
About Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (1882-1962)

  • Multi-faceted career: physician, freedom fighter, educator, and politician.
  • Integral to India’s independence movement, including leadership in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
  • Recognized with India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 1961 for his exceptional contributions to medicine and society.