National Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated on 1^st July each year. Following the recent pandemic, not only Indians but worldwide, everyone realized once again that doctors are the ones who step outside of their comfort zones to help us heal while bringing hope into our lives. 

This blog is dedicated to our doctors and their contributions to our society. Let us gain information about Doctor’s Day celebration and its significance. You’ll also get to know some ideas about celebrating doctor’s day.

History Behind National Doctor’s Day Celebration:

National Doctor’s Day is celebrated to appreciate the contributions of doctors to our lives and communities. 

Indian Medical Association (IMA) celebrated National Doctor’s Day on 1^st July 1991. It is in honour of the selfless service of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician, and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. 1st July was chosen as both his birth and death anniversaries fall on the same date. Dr. Roy established various medical institutions in the country such as Jadavpur TB Hospital, Chittaranjan Seva Sadan, Victoria Institution, and Chittaranjan Cancer Hospital for women and children. For his extraordinary contributions to the medical field, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. 

What Is the Significance of National Doctor’s Day?

Understanding the significance of Doctor’s Day is vital for many reasons.  Doctor’s Day is observed to spread awareness among people about doctors’ hard work, importance, and contributions. It also promotes the medical profession. It is mainly celebrated to pay generous respect to their selfless service and remember all those great doctors who have greatly contributed to the medical field through their research and effort to find remedies for life-threatening diseases.

Doctors always keep themselves up-to-date with new technologies, research, etc., to offer the best treatment modalities. Thus, we must appreciate their efforts to serve humankind.

How to Celebrate National Doctor’s Day?

To offer gratitude to doctors, nurses, and other health workers, we must thank them first. Here are a few ways to celebrate Doctor’s Day with your family or treating physician.

You can thank your doctor and medical staff and offer them assistance in whichever way you can. Thank you cards and flowers can be gifted, and you can post a video on your social media. Promote National Doctor’s Day by making people aware of it, pledge to donate your organs, and encourage others to do so. You can also host a doctor’s day lunch and offer your doctors a treat.

Doctors’ Day should also be celebrated at colleges, institutes, and schools so they can become aware of the greatest physicians in India who worked tirelessly to build a robust healthcare system. They must know about Dr. Roy and his contribution to our country. 

Children can easily get motivated toward the medical profession. Tell them to make a Doctor’s Day chart for school, in which they can include the pioneers in medicine, Doctor’s Day history, and any essay on interaction (story) with a doctor.

Every Indian should know about National Doctor’s Day and its history. Parents should inform their children about the selfless contributions of doctors. Celebrating Doctor’s Day, the right way can bring remarkable changes in society.