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National Doctors' Day 2021: Significance amid pandemic, theme, history

National Doctors' Day is celebrated on July 1, in India, to mark the birth and honour the contributions of renowned physician Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy

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Medical professionals during the launch of a plasma bank at the LNJP Hospital in New Delhi

BS Web Team New Delhi
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) celebrates July 1, as National Doctors’ Day, every year. The day is dedicated to all the doctors and healthcare workers who have been serving the people. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it has once again reminded people about the contributions of healthcare workers across the world. It is celebrated on different dates across the globe.

History of Doctors’ Day

National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on July 1, in India, to mark the birth and honour the contributions of renowned physician and former West Bengal chief minister Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy.

The first National Doctors’ Day was