Happy Doctors Day 2021 in India and its engrossing facts

Happy Doctors day 2021

Doctors are often get a god-like status in our life and that is not without good reason. However, if we talk about today, there are many doctors who are not particularly honest, however, there are many, many who understand the true importance and greatness of the profession that they have chosen. Doctor's day is precisely meant to celebrate and thank such doctors. It is celebrated to emphasis the value that doctors hold in our lives and this day is meant to pay them respect for their selfless service. The word doctor comes from the Latin word for teacher itself from 'docere' meaning to teach. On National Doctors Day, we will get to know some engrossing facts of medical profession like Homeopathy and Allopathy and Ayurveda's origin, National Doctors Day, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Red Plus symbol, Caduceus and Asclepius, and importance of Doctors in our life.

National Doctors Day

The first ever Doctor's day was observed in year 1933 on March 30 in the US state of Georgia. National Doctors day was established by the government of India in 1991 to be celebrated every year on July 1, to mark a respect for the great Doctors. India celebrates National Doctors day on July 1, in honour of the birth and death anniversary of one of the most famous physicians, the second Chief minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (Dr. B. C. Roy). Doctors Day is observed on different dates across the world.

Bidhan Chandra Roy

Bidhan Chandra Roy was born on July 1, 1882 to a Bengali Kayastha family at Bankipore Patna, Bihar. His parents were Prakash Chandra Roy, an excise inspector, and Aghore Kamini, a devoted social worker and he was the youngest of five siblings. Bidhan Chandra Roy was an Indian physician, educationist, philanthropist, freedom fighter and stateman who served as Chief minister of West Bengal from 1948 until his death in 1962. Bidhan Chandra Roy is often considered the maker of Modern West Bengal, due to his key role in the founding of several institutions and five eminent cities in West Bengal. Dr. Roy was both Gandhiji's friend and Doctor. Congress Party proposed Roy's name for chief minister of Bengal. Roy wanted to devote himself to his profession. On Gandhiji's advice, however, Roy accepted the position and took office on 23 January 1948. The nation honoured Roy with Bharat Ratna on February 4, 1961, India's highest civilian honour. He died on July 1, 1962, on his 80th birthday. The B. C. Roy National Award was instituted in 1962 in Roy's memory and has been awarded annually since 1976. The award distinguishes excellent contributions in the areas of arts, literature, politics, science, philosophy, , and medicines. Today, his private papers are part of the Archives at the Nehru Memorial Museum & Library, at Teen Murti House, Delhi.

Red Plus Symbol

This symbol is of a red plus sign which is used by almost every doctor and medical care professionals. It is not a plus sign, it is a cross symbol. Red Cross is a voluntary organisation working in the field of medical services and cross symbol is the sign of this group. The organisation was founded Henry Dunant around 157 years ago in 1863. Red Plus symbol is one of the most recognised symbols in the world. The red cross emblem is not any medical sign. The red cross sign or plus sign as it is often called shows that these people are simply there to help. The primary reason of Cross Symbols, used and associated with medical professions is mainly because of its use by the International Red Cross Society.

Caduceus

Asclepius

Caduceus and Asclepius

However, most are unaware about these two distinct symbols commonly used, which have very different origins. The official sign of medical profession is Caduceus. The medical symbol is of a winged staff with two snakes wrapped around it. However premier Health Organizations and regulatory bodies such as the World Health Organization and the Medical Council of India use the rod of Asclepius in their logo not Caduceus. The Asclepius's image is of a snake entwined in a downward-spiral shape around a rod is the emoji that symbolises medicine and healthcare services such as doctors or hospitals.

Allopathy

The first historically recorded doctor in world ever was Hippocrates. Hippocrates is considered as the father of modern medicine. He wrote more than 70 books, and he described many diseases and their treatment in a scientific manner, after detailed observation in his books. Allopathy was the term coined by Samuel Hahnemann to denote a system of medicine that is opposed to homeopathy, which he founded. The first doctor of Modern India was 'Surjo Kumar Chakraborty' and he graduated from Bengal medical college.

Homeopathy

Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, German Physician, was founder of the system of therapeutics known as homeopathy. On the birth anniversary of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, World Homeopathy Day is celebrated on April 10, every year. World Homeopathy day is observed to mark the importance of homeopathy and its contribution to the world of Homeopathic medicine. Homeopathy was first introduced in India the early 19th century. It flourished in Bengal at first, and then spread all over India. Mahendralal Sircar was the first Indian who became a homeopathic physician.

Ayurveda

It is said that the Hindu God Brahma, created Ayurveda and transmitted this knowledge to his son, Daksha Prajapati. Daksha passed it down to the twin Vedic Gods Ashwini Kumaras and they became the physicians of the gods, and the Devas of Ayurveda. The God Dhanvantari, an avatar of Vishnu, is the Hindu god associated with Ayurveda.

Allopathy vs Homeopathy vs Ayurveda

Allopathic medicine follows constant research and testing so it is more evidence-based medication. Homeopathic medicine tries to strengthen the immune system through small doses. Research shows that, Homeopathic medicines are used in highly diluted doses, they do not interact or interfere with conventional drugs and, therefore, homeopathic and allopathic medicines can be used together. Homeopathy is considered best when it comes to safe and sound treatment as it is devoid of any kind side effects. Although, in Ayurveda where you need many sessions to cure the disease.

Importance of Doctors in our life

Doctors are special, and this year is one where we have seen them as our real-life heroes. Doctor's day is an opportunity to thank all the heroes for their selfless contributions. They are working round the clock as the world is gripped with this pandemic. If we did not recognise the importance of doctors before, we certainly learning just how much they contribute to society, amid the coronavirus pandemic. while we are self-isolating, it is the doctors who are constantly fighting for the lives of the people who have been infected with the deadly virus. Doctors are truly the greatest heroes, of all the time. National Doctor's day honours the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and community.

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