National Doctors' Day, is a day celebrated to recognize the contributions and dedicated service of physicians to individual lives and communities. The date may vary nation to nation and in some nations, the day is marked as a holiday. The day is also celebrated by health care organizations, patients, and benefactors of the healthcare industry, In such events, Staff may offer lunch or dinner to doctors, to express their express gratitude towards them.
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National Doctor's Day: Day of Celebration
National Doctors Day by Nations | |
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| Australia | 30th of March, there are various dates on which National Doctor’s Day may be recognized, |
| Kuwait | In Kuwait, National Doctor’s Day is celebrated on the 3rd of March. |
| Brazil | In Brazil, National Doctors' Day is celebrated as a holiday on October 18 |
| Canada | In Canada, National Physicians' Day is celebrated in May 1, in recognition of Dr. Emily Stowe, the first female physician to practice in Canada. |
| Cuba | In Cuba, National Doctors' Day is celebrated as a holiday on December 3 to commemorate the birthday of Carlos Juan Finlay. |
| India | In India, the National Doctors' Day is celebrated on July 1 all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. |
| Iran | In Iran, Avicenna's birthday 1st August 23 is commemorated as the national day for doctors. |
| Malaysia | In Malaysia, Doctors Day is celebrated on the 10th of October every year. |
| Turkey | In Turkey, it is celebrated as Medicine Day on the 14th of March every year since 1919. |
| United States | In the United States, National Doctors' Day is on March 30th. |
| Vietnam | Vietnam celebrates their Doctor's Day on February 28, 1955 every year. |
| Nepal | Nepal celebrates Nepali National Doctor Day on 4 March, Nepali date Falgun 20. |
