National Doctors' Day is celebrated on 01 July every year in INDIA for the past 32 years (since 1991), honouring the legendary and renowned doctor Bidhan Chandra Roy, a politician, a freedom fighter, and an advocate for education.

Doctors are the soldiers of the country, those who don't fight at borders but dedicatedly work to save lives and improve life expectancy while putting their lives at risk. Their contribution towards human health is beyond expectations. They are always the first to respond to a pandemic situation such as COVID-19, Disease X, Plague, Flu, AIDS, Ebola, and others to protect the general population.

This year 2024, the National Doctors Day theme is “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts”. The theme emphasises the dedication and compassion doctors bring to their practice daily and the critical role they play in saving lakhs of lives throughout their lifetime.

Doctors have a vital role in society; they devote their lives to patients' well-being, assisting in faster recovery from disease or condition and improving their quality of life. They greatly understand medical science and commit their knowledge to treating patients' medical conditions and extending life expectancy.

In many incidents where doctors have never given up despite being attacked by patients and their relatives. Continued their medical services for the general population. No one can forget their contributions and tireless efforts.

National Doctors' Day has been celebrated in INDIA to recognize and appreciate the importance of the doctors' roles in society. This also helps the general population to know the importance, significant roles and responsibilities delivered towards the patient's care by doctors.

On this special day, every Indian should feel proud of having skilled medical experts who dedicate their lives to improving their country's health and be grateful for their efforts and contributions during medical emergencies.

Every Indian citizen must pay tribute and appreciate the efforts of each doctor in assisting the general public in overcoming medical emergencies and pandemic situations. The heroic efforts of medical staff (doctors and nurses) during the COVID-19 pandemic are indelible, though today, the world is free of coronavirus.