Dikhyaa Mohanty 
On July 1, India observes the National Doctor’s Day where people salute the doctors and frontline health workers who are working determinedly amid the raging coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Several dignitaries have applauded the work of doctors and frontline workers who are risking their lives in this pandemic to help the people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, and several others hailed the heroic efforts of the doctors to serve humanity irrespective of the odds.
On his official Twitter account Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted all doctors and said that India’s strides in the world of medicine are commendable. He also shared a clip, recording an extract of his Mann Ki Baat radio address last weekend, where he highlighted the efforts of frontline health workers in tackling the Covid-19 wave in the country.
While sharing the clip he said- “On Doctors Day, my greetings to all doctors. India’s strides in the world of medicine are commendable and have contributed to making our planet healthier. Here is what I said during #MannKiBaat a few days ago.”
President of India Ram Nath Kovind said “The service of doctors has gone beyond the call of duty. We are deeply indebted to these selfless angels who have risked their lives to save ours.”
Union home minister Amit Shah also extended his greetings on Doctor’s Day and tweeted- “Being a doctor is a pledge to serve mankind. On National Doctor’s Day, we salute the heroic efforts of our courageous doctors who left no stone unturned to serve humanity irrespective of the odds. Time and again, we have witnessed their selfless efforts towards society.”
This year is once again dedicated to all those doctors and healthcare professionals who are serving in these trying times by risking their lives either in primary as well as secondary care setups or in dedicated Covid-19 care facilities.
