National Doctor’s Day 2022: Here's all you need to know

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.

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.

The occasion commemorates the spirit of doctors across the globe who work day and night consistently to ensure well-being of patients.

Doctors play a crucial role in our society. They devote their lives to treating and helping patients with a speedy recovery from illness or any other health conditions. Doctors help us live life better.

Here's wishing all these honourable life-saving professionals, as well as those who are on their way to becoming doctors, a great National Doctor’s Day 2022.