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Every year, July 1 is observed as National Doctors' Day in the memory of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, who had his birth and death anniversary on the same day. The day, commemorated by Indian Medical Association (IMA), is dedicated to all the doctors and healthcare workers who have been serving people by risking their lives.
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Doctors are saviours; hence, many consider them as next to God for their noble work. And to acknowledge their contribution to the society, July 1 is being celebrated as Doctor's Day in India.
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The first Doctor's Day was celebrated by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on July 1, 1991.
July 1 happens to be the birth anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy - a renowned physician and the second chief minister of West Bengal. He was also an educationist, social worker and freedom fighter. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1961. July 1 thus being celebrated as Doctor's Day as a tribute to Roy's contribution to the health sector.
In his memory, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) had instituted B.C. Roy National Award to recognise eminent people who contribute to medicine, science, philosophy, public affairs, arts and literature. The President of India presents the award every year on July 1, the National Doctor’s Day