Editor's Say on Doctor's Day!
'Vaidya' or 'Hakim' as known in the olden times or 'Doctor' as known in the contemporary society has always been a person who devotes his life alleviating anguish that people suffer from. Their oath to serve mankind comes above every other commitment of their lives. Their hard work has led to the discovery of many medical breakthroughs. Their contributions had lead to the development of various technologies in the field of medicine that are at our service now. They have saved and cured innumerable lives. But we always tend to forget them till we suffer the next distress.
Here, comes a day to pay tribute to that section of the society who dedicate their lives to relieve the sufferings of others – The Medical Fraternity. This day - 1st July - brings us the fond memories of Dr. B. C. Roy and great contributors like him who devoted their lives in the service of mankind. Let's have a sneak peek at the history that lies behind the celebration of this day. The first Doctors' Day observance was on 30th March 1933, in Winder, Georgia. The history of this special day dates back to the early 19th century when an American, Dr. Crawford W. Long, became the first physician to use ether as anesthesia in a surgery that he performed on 30th March 1842. The idea came from Eudora Brown Almond, the wife of Dr. Cha Almond to recognize this day as Doctor's Day. President George Bush signed a resolution to make 30th March the official "National Doctor's Day” in 1990.
In India, the Doctor's Day is observed on 1st July every year, which brings us the fond memories of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was born on this day in 1882 in Patna, Bihar. Dr. B. C. Roy was a respected physician and a renowned freedom fighter. He was an alumnus of the Medical College Calcutta. He was the second chief minister of West Bengal, India. He remained in his post for 14 years as a Congress Party candidate, from 14 January 1948 until his death on 1st July 1962. He excelled as a physician and educationist as well as a freedom fighter by joining Mahatma Gandhi in the Civil Disobedience Movement. He was instrumental in starting many institutions including hospitals for the treatment of several thousand patients.
This day gives an opportunity for everyone to acknowledge and appreciate the responsibility, the dedication and the contribution of the medical community to each and every one. Let's take this opportunity to thank the entire medical profession and the healthcare industry that holds an irreplaceable place in our lives in the process of healing and curing!
Wishing all the Doctors…A Very Happy Doctor's Day!
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