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National Doctor's Day 2020: Why it is celebrated on July 1?
Business Today | 01/07/2020 08:35 PM | Click to read full article
The difficult times amid the coronavirus crisis have reminded us about the contributions and sacrifices made by doctors and the healthcare staff around the globe. To honour this noble profession, Doctors' Day is celebrated on different dates across the world whereas in India, it is celebrated on July 1 to commemorate the memory of one of the most famous physicians in India and the second CM of Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy.
This day is organised by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) every year.