National Doctors' Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 01 2023:
As observed across the country, National Doctors' Day was celebrated today at various places in the State.
Indian Medical Association (IMA), Manipur State Branch (MSB) today observed National Doctors' Day at IMA Hall in Lamphelpat, Imphal under the theme, "Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands" .
It was attended by IMA, MSB president Dr RK Lenin; IMA College of General Practitioner Faculty Manipur, director Shyamkumar Laishram; IMA, MSB former president, Dr Jugindra Sorokhaibam; IMA, MSB, state secretary Dr James Elangbam and RIMS Director, Prof Guruaribam Sunilkumar Sharma as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, IMA, MSB former secretary Dr Nelson Loitongbam elaborated on the life history of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, and added that National Doctors' Day is celebrated every year on July 1 to recognise the contributions of doctors and medical professionals towards society.
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He shared that the Government of India designated July 1 as National Doctors' Day in 1991 to honour and commemorate Dr B C Roy's legacy, professionalism and humanitarian values.
"Dr B C Roy was the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
He dedicated his life to the medical profession, making significant contributions to the field of health-care and public health", added Dr Nelson.
Prof Guruaribam Sunilkumar Sharma mentioned that National Doctors' Day is celebrated to recognise the sacrifice and contribution of doctors towards the society.
As part of the event, 12 senior doctors were honoured with Lengyan, momento and certificates.
To celebrate National Doctors' Day, Rotary Club of Imphal, RID 3240 today visited the Department of Radiotherapy, RIMS, Imphal and distributed sweets to the patients in the Radiotherapy ward.
In a release, Rotary Club of Imphal informed that the club also handed over one TV set, exercise books and sweets to a relief camp at THAU run by Thangmeiband United Club, Thangmeiband to mark the Rotary New Year 2023-24 .
Notably, July 1 marked the beginning of Rotary New Year 2023-24 .
Rotary Club of Imphal president Dr Sanjib Nepram shared that National Doctors' Day is celebrated every year on July 1 in India to dedicate & honour the contributions and services of medical professionals in the country.
Meanwhile, to observe National Doctors' Day and commemorate the second death anniversary of Dr Nongmeikapam Linda Chanu, family members of Dr Linda today made offerings and floral tributes to a photograph of the doctor at Koirou, Thongju Part-II .
In the event, Nongmeikapam Ongbi Bimola shared that Dr Linda, a doctor at Shija Hospitals & Research Institute, passed away on July 1, 2021 .
She mentioned that to commemorate the death anniversary of Dr Linda, monetary assistance was provided to selected children of deceased SHG members from the 21 Village Level Federation (VLF) under Thongju Assembly Constituency.