July 1st is celebrated each year as National Doctor’s Day in India. This day has been chosen as a mark of respect to the contributions made by the freedom fighter, physician, and social worker late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who left an indelible mark on the history of the medical profession in India. July 1st was his birthday as well as the day of his demise in the year 1882 and 1962 respectively.
Dr. B C Roy was not only a physician par excellence but also a freedom fighter (who worked together with Mahatma Gandhi), a mass leader, and Chief Minister of West Bengal for 14 years.[1] For the past 18 months, the entire world is fighting the deadly COVID-19 virus, and doctors and healthcare workers have been risking their lives to save everyone Doctors are working as front-line corona warriors and also risking the lives of their family members, which indeed is a huge sacrifice. On top of…
