Family physicians are key stakeholders in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. This World Family Doctor Day, we salute general practitioners for their exemplary contribution to the wellbeing of people. Family physicians play a crucial role in delivering personal, comprehensive, and optimum health care for all their patients. They are strong pillars of the medical fraternity.
To acknowledge their role and contributions to the wellbeing of people, the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies, and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians/World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) declared 19th May as World Family Doctor Day (FDD). This year, FDD is specifically focused on “ Building the Future with Family Doctors .” Amid the pandemic, family doctors are the key point of contact for people. They are the most reliable source of information regarding…