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God cannot be everywhere so that God sent Doctors with excellence and selflessness! This quote is very much appropriate to be used in the present scenario. The world is suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic, for the last three years, where the selfless work of doctors and nurses is really to be addressed and thanked. Doctors supported the patients in curing their disease as well as supporting their mental health. Like medicines are the cure to the disease, the physical presence and consolation are really helping hand to many lives to join hands with family once again. So, read this article, to know the history, significance, theme of the National Doctor’s Day 2023.
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Date and Theme for National Doctor’s Day
National Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated on July 1 every year to commemorate Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a legendary physician, philanthropist, educationist, and social worker, who also served as Chief Minister of West Bengal for 14 years.
National Doctor’s Day 2022, Date – 1st July 2023, Saturday
National Doctor’s Day 2023, Theme – “Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands”.
The theme is really meaningful because the sacrifices made by the doctors are yet to be noticed by many. They have consistently worked throughout 24 hrs. during the second wave of pandemic without having proper food, not even concerning about the basic life amenities, health, and their family. Wearing personal protective equipment(PPE) kit is really tedious, as we common people even not like to wear a mask properly! They are wearing this to serve crores, both pandemic affected and those who need medical attention. According to current statistics, around 1500 doctors have lost their lives on the battlefield of Covid 19, and moreover the rage of the public, in minute insecurities, has led to difficulty for doctors. Considering all these, it is really immeasurable to commemorate their efforts, keep them on the frontline and also, we are equally thankful to the family of our doctors too for their support and care towards one of their family members and to his/ her serving attitude.
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Other Nations Celebrating National Doctors Day
| Country Name | Date for National Doctors Day |
| Australia | 30 March |
| Brazil | 18 October |
| Canada | 1 May |
| Cuba | 3 December |
| Iran | 23 August |
| Indonesia | 24 October |
| Kuwait | 3 March |
| Malaysia | 10 October |
| Nepal | 4 March |
| Turkey | 14 March |
| United States | 30 March |
| Vietnam | 28 February |
History and Significance of Doctor’s Day
The important days and dates are of course very important in view of competitive exams. Now, here we can check the importance of Doctor’s Day 2023.
July 1, is often celebrated as National Doctors day in India in honor of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was not only a physician himself but a philanthropist, educationist, and social worker, who also served as Chief Minister of West Bengal for 14 years.
Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy MRCP, FRCS
He was born on 1st July 1882 and died on the same date, i.e., 1st July 1962. Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy was multi-talented as he was a physician, educationist, philanthropist, freedom fighter, and statesman. He has served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 until his death in 1962. Moreover, he is listed among the few people in history to have obtained F.R.C.S. and M.R.C.P. degrees simultaneously.
Bidhan Roy is considered to be the Maker of Modern West Bengal as he has played a key role in the founding of several institutions and five eminent cities, such as Durgapur, Kalyani, Bidhannagar, Ashokenagar, and Habra. He was honored with India’s highest civilian award – Bharat Ratna – on 4th February 1961.
Bidhan Chandra Roy has made many contributions to the organization of medical education. It is nevertheless to be addressed and honored. He has an important role in the establishment of the Jadavpur T.B. Hospital, Chittaranjan Seva Sadan, Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, Victoria Institution (college), and Chittaranjan Cancer Hospital. Of these, the Chittaranjan Seva Sadan for women and children was opened in 1926.
Recognitions and Memorial Awards
- In memory Bidhan Roy, the B.C. Roy National Award was instituted in 1962 and has been awarded annually since 1976. The award recognizes excellent contributions in the areas of medicine, politics, science, philosophy, literature, and arts.
- The Dr. B.C. Roy Memorial Library and Reading Room for Children in the Children’s Book Trust, New Delhi, was opened in 1967.
- The private papers of Mr. Roy are part of the Archives at the Nehru Memorial Museum & Library, at Teen Murti House, Delhi.
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Quotes and Slogans for National Doctors Day 2023
This is a day to say ‘Thank You‘ to your physician for the service he is providing us to be well and safe.
- A good physician treats the disease but a great physician treats the body which has this disease.
- The doctor who takes pride in his work and stays grounded is always successful.
- Thomas Edison – The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.
- Seneca – People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his kindness, they still remain in his debt.
- Martin H. Fischer – Our profession is the only one that works unceasingly to annihilate itself.
Doctors are giving strain and hard work to move on with their life in this crucial situation. They can also be figured as architects, who know the art of giving a ray of hope to the despair. A day for those persons whose karma is in some way similar to God, both in bringing a life to this world and also in saving a life without leaving from this world. Salute to all the Saviors.
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National Doctor’s Day 2023 Quiz
1) The National Doctor’s Day occasion was first observed on ____by Eudora Brown Almond.
Answer: The first Doctor’s day had celebrated on March 28, 1933.
2) Who is called the father of modern medicine?
Answer: Hippocrates is considered to be the father of modern medicine
3) Who was known as a Greek god of medical art?
Answer: Asclepius
4) First medical use of anesthesia was developed by____
Answer: William T. G. Morton
5) Who is the founding father of surgery?
Answer: Sushruta
6) The first woman doctor from Ladakh to receive the Padma Shri award in 2006?
Answer: Dr. Tsering Landol
7) Who introduced the antiseptic principle into the surgery?
Answer: Joseph Lister
8) Who was the first to observe structural differences between arteries and veins?
Answer: Galen of Pergamum
9) Who founded the science of microscopic anatomy?
Answer: Marcello Malpighi
10) Who wrote and illustrated the first comprehensive textbook of anatomy?
Answer: Andreas Vesalius
