- By Prerna Targhotra
- Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:16 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
EVERY YEAR, March 30 is observed and celebrated as National Doctor’s Day across the nation. This day marks the contributions, efforts and achievements of doctors in saving society and people from various illnesses and diseases. Doctors are known as Gods because of their selfless deeds. Doctors are the ones who work 24/7 without hesitating to treat their patients.
Doctor’s Day offers a chance for all of us to appreciate and thank every doctor we know for their selfless acts in saving precious lives. Small gestures such as sending Thankyou cards, letters or flowers can be a great way to appreciate real heroes of the societies.
National Doctor’s Day 2023: History
The history of National Doctor’s Day dates back to March 30, 1933., when the Barrow County Alliance in Winder, Georgia, celebrated the first observance of the day. The concept of dedicating a day to honour physicians was initiated by Eudora Brown Almond, the wife of Dr Charles B Almond. March 30 was selected as the date to commemorate Dr Crawford W Long’s first administration of anaesthesia in Jefferson, Georgia in 1842.
National Doctor’s Day 2023: Significance
This special occasion of National Doctor’s Day appreciates the contributions made by doctors towards making a healthy nation. This day highlights the significant role of doctors in promoting the well-being and health of individuals and communities. Doctors are rarely appreciated for their work but, this day is all about raising awareness about their needs and efforts. Various consultation workshops, free medical checkups, general screening tests and camps are organised across the country to mark this day.
Doctors’ Day was unofficially celebrated for many years before it became a legal holiday. On March 30th 1958, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution that commemorates Doctors’ Day, and on October 30th 1990, George W. Bush signed the legislature after approval from both the House and the Senate.