National Doctor’s Day Celebration At Desh Bhagat University in The Best BAMS College in India

Desh Bhagat Dental and Ayurveda College & Hospital, Desh Bhagat University in best Ayurveda college in India and in the best university in Punjab jointly organized a free medical camp on the occasion of National Doctor’s day. The camp was organized to make people aware of health and fitness.

National Doctor's Day is observed to honor the legendary physician and West Bengal's second Chief Minister, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy whose birth and death anniversary coincides in the same day. This day pay tribute to the whole medical profession and to highlight the value of doctors in our lives. In 1991, the National Doctor's Day was established by the Central Government to be recognized and observed every year on 1 July to pay honor Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. The theme of National Doctor’s Day 2019 is “Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment”. Every year the theme was announced by the Indian Medical Association. The theme will raise awareness about the violence happening with the doctors across India.

Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Deputy Commissioner of Fatehgarh Sahib Sri Parshant Goyal inaugurated the camp. On this occasion, cake cutting ceremony was performed by chief guest Deputy Commissioner of Fatehgarh Sahib Sri. Parshant Goyal, Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Vice Chancellor Dr. Varinder Singh, and Staff Members.  Dr. Zora Singh appealed to the people to get maximum advantage from the services being provided by Desh Bhagat Hospital.

In his speech, Sri Parshant Goyal appreciated the efforts of Desh Bhagat University. He motivated the students and he also said that it is necessary to raise awareness about the roles, importance, and responsibilities of doctors and to promote the medical profession.

University Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur appreciated the doctors for their services. She also informed that Medicines were provided free of cost and some laboratory tests were also done free of cost to needy patients.  While giving more details, Registrar Dr. Kulbhushan disclosed that during the camp the Physiotherapy specialist examined more than 200 patients and gave necessary medical assistance. He also advised the people to make exercise and walking for half an hour a daily habit. Desh Bhagat Dental College Vice Principal Dr. Sanjeev Soni said that the dental doctors gave a demonstration to masses how to use a toothbrush and to do it regularly before going to bed. The team of doctors consisting of Dr. Baljeet Singh (CMO), Dr. Gulzar Singh (SMO) and Dr. Jyoti Dhami (Medical Officer) advised the people about proper eating habits; avoid eating unripe and unhygienic fruits. On this occasion, a colorful cultural event was organized and students presented folk songs and dances such as Manipuri, Punjabi, Himachali and many more. Students also acted a play on the theme of National Doctor’s day.

University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Virinder Singh appreciated the doctors for their services. The patients were highly pleased and contented with the treatment and facilities provided by DBU during the medical camp.