INDIA. MUMBAI: The National Doctors’ Day was observed by the Indian Army’s Station Health Organisation (SHO) located at Malad Military station in North Mumbai by conducting a Cancer awareness camp with lectures and a cancer screening camp on Friday.
The serving soldiers, families, and defence civilian employees participated in the camp coordinated with the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA), a well-known NGO in the field of cancer management, from prevention to rehabilitation. An Army statement said that 135 personnel were screened during the campaign.
The observance of ‘National Doctors’ Day’ commemorates the birth and death anniversaries of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, the second chief minister of West Bengal, to pay tribute to his contributions in the health field.
The first ‘National Doctors’ Day’ was observed on July 01, 1991, by Indian Medical Association. This day acknowledges the contribution of doctors and medical staff who provide relief to people by curing their ailments and helping them maintain their health. The COVID-19 pandemic had been brutal on doctors and paramedic staff, who worked round the clock to help the country fight the virus.
The theme for this year was “Family Doctors on the Front Line”, which highlighted the contribution of doctors for their service and dedication to humanity.
SHO of the Indian Army in Mumbai has regularly conducted such awareness campaigns in coordination with various local government organizations and NGOs. The initiative was first taken up in the year 2011 with the main aim of sensitizing the beneficiaries about significant preventable cancers. Over 3000 people have benefitted through such camps so far.
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