The National Doctors’ Day is observed every year on 1 July across India to express gratitude and acknowledge the dedication and commitment of the doctors’ towards our society.
The observance of the day honors legendary physician and West Bengal’s second Chief Minister, Bidhan Chandra Roy whose birth and death anniversary coincides on the same day.
Indian Medical Association (IMA’s) theme for 2018 National Doctors’ Day is ‘Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment’.
The National Doctor’s Day was established by Central Government in 1991 to be recognized and celebrated every year on 1st of July.