National Doctor's Day 2020: Salute The Frontline Warriors; Know The Theme And Significance

National Doctor's Day is celebrated to express gratitude and to salute the medical professionals who have been saving your lives and providing services round the clock.

New Delhi: While almost every one of us has always known the importance of doctors in our lives, this pandemic has shown has made us realize how immense is the contribution of doctors and medical professionals in our society. While we are fear the coronavirus sitting at homes, and home isolating ourselves, the doctors risk their lives every day to cure us, help us and save us. We feel good that the recovery rate of India in this pandemic is better than others, but who made this possible. Doctors are those who ensure we recover from every ailment and remain healthy. A salute to all medical professionals, the frontline warriors who get out of their homes everyday and provide round the clock services to save our lives. Doctors are truly the greatest heroes, of not just the present but of all time. Why do we celebrate Doctor's day? India celebrates National Doctor’s Day on July 1 each year, in honour of the birth and death anniversary of the great physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. Since then India has grown by leaps and bounds in the medical field, not just to further Dr. B.C. Roy’s work but also with new and innovative techniques. This day serves to show gratitude to all those who have selflessly aided us in our time of need and tirelessly worked for the health of their patients by commemorating the greatest representative of these ideals. Doctor's Day Theme The theme of this year's Doctors Day is "Lessen the mortality of COVID 19". This includes awareness about asymptomatic hypoxia and early aggressive therapy. In India, this day is organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). According to IMA, Doctor's Day of 2020 is of special importance. Every member of IMA and the local branch take a lead in the local area and bring about a change in the current situation (Covid-19 pandemic). Doctors Day of 2020 is dedicated to the innumerable doctors who are serving during this epidemic in the primary and secondary care setups as well as the dedicated COVID care hospitals. PM and other leaders express gratitude and Salute the Covid Warriors Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to twitter and posted a video to thank the Covid warriors who have been taking care of each one of us and serving the country without thinking about their lives.

India salutes our doctors- exceptional care givers who are at the forefront of a spirited fight against COVID-19. #doctorsday2020 pic.twitter.com/WsWroXjVpO

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 1, 2020

On Doctor’s Day, I salute our brave Doctors who have been leading the battle against COVID-19 at the forefront. Their uttermost commitment to keep the nation safe and healthy in these challenging times is truly exceptional. Nation salutes their devotion and sacrifice.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 1, 2020

On National Doctors Day, I express my gratitude towards all the Doctors who are doing an extraordinary job while serving the people with utmost determination and dedication.

The nation salutes all the Doctors for their courage and service during these COVID-19 days. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 1, 2020