National Doctor’s Day 2019: Why Is It Celebrated?

The theme for this year is ‘Zero Tolerance to Violence Against Doctors and Clinical Establishment’.

India has been celebrating National Doctor’s Day every year on 1st July, since 1991. The day is marked as an occasion to acknowledge the efforts and commitments of our doctors and to thank them for their tireless services.

The day marks the birth and death anniversary of renowned physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.