National Doctor`s Day 2025: 5 things you need to know
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Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
Interestingly, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy was also the second chief minister of West Bengal and received the Bharat Ratna in 1961 for his contributions to healthcare
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Role of doctor
Among others, Dr BC Roy as he is more commonly known, was also the doctor of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi
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Birth and death
Dr Roy, who was born on July 1 in 1881 and died on the same day in 1962, was also one of the founders of the Indian Medical Association
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Theme for 2025
The theme for 2025 is `Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?` to not only highlight the role of doctors in our lives but also on their mental health
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National Doctor`s Day 2025
National Doctor`s Day is observed in India since 1991 to honour Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, a respected physician known for his vision of public healthcare in India
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