National Doctors' Day
History
The United States Senate and the House of
Representatives, on October 30, 1990, President George
Bush signed S.J. RES. #366 (which became Public Law
101-473) designating March 30, 1991 as the day to
celebrate this holiday.
Cuba
In Cuba , in Cuba this holiday (December 3)
commemorates the Birthday of Carlos Juan Finlay.
Carlos J. Finlay (December 3, 1833 – August 20, 1915)
was a Cuban physician and scientist recognized as a
pioneer in yellow fever research. He was the first to
theorize, in 1881, that a mosquito was a carrier, now
known as a disease vector, of the organism causing
yellow fever: a mosquito that bites a victim of the disease
could subsequently bite and thereby infect a healthy
person. A year later Finlay identified a mosquito of the
genus Aedes as the organism transmitting yellow fever.
His theory was followed by the recommendation to
control the mosquito population as a way to control the
spread of the disease.
Iran
In Iran, Avicenna's birthday (Iranian Month:Shahrivar
1st=August 23) is commemorated as the national day for
physicians
India
Also celebrated on July 1 all across India (1) to honour
the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of
West Bengal , Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy . He was born on
July 1, 1882 and died on the same date in 1962, aged 80
years. Dr Roy was honoured with the country's highest
civilian award, Bharat Ratna on February 4, 1961.
Every year this holiday is celebrated in India on the 1st of
July. This observance fulfills a need to show the doctors
and physicians in our lives how important they are to us
and how invaluable their treatments are that cure us. The
celebrations are indicative of the respect that they
command in the lives of their patients and thus obligate
them to fulfill their responsibilities as well.
There are several ways that this day is observed,
including the greeting of physicians by their patients with
greeting cards, flower arrangements. Special meeting are
often convened to commemorate the day and honor
doctors for their performances. Commemorative dinners
can also be arranged by hospitals or other organizations
to felicitate the medical fraternity.
There may be several reasons that can be attributed to
the significance of a this honor being celebrated in India.
The large population of India depends on the efficiency
and responsibility of physicians to a large extent at all
times Medical professionals in India over the years have
shown remarkable improvements and made definite
progress in medical treatments that need to be
acknowledged· It may also be seen as an encouragement
and an eye opener to all such doctors who have been
struck by a failing career owing to a lack of commitmen
There have been instances of public violence and protests
against doctors when they have failed to perform. This
holiday could be seen as an approach by the same
people as a mark of respect for all those doctors who
have relentlessly made efforts to sustain the life of their
patients against all odds
Vietnam
Vietnam founded Doctor's Day on February 27, 1955. The
day is celebrated on February 27 or sometimes dates
closest to this date. [1]
Recognizing This Holiday
Commonly celebrated in healthcare organizations a to
recognize the contributions of physicians to individual
lives and communities. These events are typically
organized by staff at a healthcare organization. Staff may
organize a lunch for doctor's present the physician with a
token of recognition.
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History
The United States Senate and the House of
Representatives, on October 30, 1990, President George
Bush signed S.J. RES. #366 (which became Public Law
101-473) designating March 30, 1991 as the day to
celebrate this holiday.
Cuba
In Cuba , in Cuba this holiday (December 3)
commemorates the Birthday of Carlos Juan Finlay.
Carlos J. Finlay (December 3, 1833 – August 20, 1915)
was a Cuban physician and scientist recognized as a
pioneer in yellow fever research. He was the first to
theorize, in 1881, that a mosquito was a carrier, now
known as a disease vector, of the organism causing
yellow fever: a mosquito that bites a victim of the disease
could subsequently bite and thereby infect a healthy
person. A year later Finlay identified a mosquito of the
genus Aedes as the organism transmitting yellow fever.
His theory was followed by the recommendation to
control the mosquito population as a way to control the
spread of the disease.
Iran
In Iran, Avicenna's birthday (Iranian Month:Shahrivar
1st=August 23) is commemorated as the national day for
physicians
India
Also celebrated on July 1 all across India (1) to honour
the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of
West Bengal , Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy . He was born on
July 1, 1882 and died on the same date in 1962, aged 80
years. Dr Roy was honoured with the country's highest
civilian award, Bharat Ratna on February 4, 1961.
Every year this holiday is celebrated in India on the 1st of
July. This observance fulfills a need to show the doctors
and physicians in our lives how important they are to us
and how invaluable their treatments are that cure us. The
celebrations are indicative of the respect that they
command in the lives of their patients and thus obligate
them to fulfill their responsibilities as well.
There are several ways that this day is observed,
including the greeting of physicians by their patients with
greeting cards, flower arrangements. Special meeting are
often convened to commemorate the day and honor
doctors for their performances. Commemorative dinners
can also be arranged by hospitals or other organizations
to felicitate the medical fraternity.
There may be several reasons that can be attributed to
the significance of a this honor being celebrated in India.
The large population of India depends on the efficiency
and responsibility of physicians to a large extent at all
times Medical professionals in India over the years have
shown remarkable improvements and made definite
progress in medical treatments that need to be
acknowledged· It may also be seen as an encouragement
and an eye opener to all such doctors who have been
struck by a failing career owing to a lack of commitmen
There have been instances of public violence and protests
against doctors when they have failed to perform. This
holiday could be seen as an approach by the same
people as a mark of respect for all those doctors who
have relentlessly made efforts to sustain the life of their
patients against all odds
Vietnam
Vietnam founded Doctor's Day on February 27, 1955. The
day is celebrated on February 27 or sometimes dates
closest to this date. [1]
Recognizing This Holiday
Commonly celebrated in healthcare organizations a to
recognize the contributions of physicians to individual
lives and communities. These events are typically
organized by staff at a healthcare organization. Staff may
organize a lunch for doctor's present the physician with a
token of recognition.
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