International calendar of holidays in medicine. International Doctor's Day - a holiday of all doctors of the planet

There are professions without which the existence of humanity itself would be practically impossible - at least in modern conditions. One of these specialties is the medical profession. It is to the doctor that we turn in case of malfunctions in our body. Of course, representatives of such an important specialty have a professional holiday. It is called International Doctor's Day and is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October, which falls on the 1st day of 2018.


About International Doctor's Day

The English name for the celebration is International Doctor's Day. International Day of the Doctor was created on the initiative of two of the most authoritative medical organizations in the world: the humanitarian association "Doctors Without Borders" and the World Health Organization. The purpose of the establishment of the celebration was to develop and promote the solidarity of doctors around the globe. Members of the medical association "Doctors Without Borders" today are making every effort to ensure that their actions correspond to the achievement of the goal set before the holiday. They provide assistance to the sick, regardless of what religion the victims of ailments profess or what nationality they belong to.


Employees of a humanitarian organization become guardian angels for people whose health has been damaged by natural disasters, man-made disasters, armed conflicts, and epidemics. Association "Doctors Without Borders" operates on the territory of different states. Every year, about a thousand medical workers extend a helping hand to people who have received a crushing blow to their health due to unfavorable circumstances. Volunteers are engaged in educational work and the implementation of preventive measures, especially in relation to HIV, AIDS, and cancer.


International Doctor's Day is a professional holiday, first of all, for the employees of Doctors Without Borders and organizations like this one. Here it is worth mentioning the workers of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent. But in general, all doctors, regardless of where they live and work, can consider the October celebration their own, if only they are doctors at the behest of the soul, by vocation. It should be noted that at present there are fewer and fewer such medical workers. One of the reasons for such an unfavorable situation is the need to pay tuition fees when acquiring education in the corresponding higher education. educational institution, because for many truly talented people, endowed with the talent and sensitivity of a doctor by nature, this is too expensive.


At international day there is no fixed date for the doctor. As mentioned above, the holiday falls on the first Monday in October.

Specialty doctor

Let's pay a little attention to the specialty of a doctor on International Doctor's Day.

The specialty "doctor" has its roots in ancient times. Their doctors existed even in primitive society. In principle, almost every member of the community who had at least a little experience in the field of first aid performed the functions of a physician. Such skills were required to prevent death from injuries sustained by victims during hunting and in everyday life. Our primitive ancestors quickly found contact with Mother Nature: they learned to recognize medicinal plants and even "design" primitive medical instruments. There is historical evidence that Neanderthals sewed up wounds without any problems, tried to fight dental diseases and eliminated abscesses.



In the future, doctors stood out in a separate caste. They began to be treated like magicians - with reverence and awe. Yes, they were associated with a kind of magic, because often the function of a doctor was performed by shamans and healers, who had good powers of observation and powerful intuition. The profession of a doctor has become a vocation, a specialty for those chosen by the Higher Powers.

Hippocrates is considered the most famous healer of antiquity. This ancient physician, who used a scientific approach in his work, is now called the "father of medicine." He worked for the benefit of human health in the IV century. BC. The time of birth of Hippocrates is 460 BC, the place of birth is the island of Kos. The healer practically made a revolution in the minds of people, because thanks to his actions, the stereotype of the connection between diseases and religion that existed for a long time was destroyed - the latter replaced the rational approach. Hippocrates describes many diseases and their symptoms.


A significant contribution to the development of medicine was made by the Greek physician Galen. His name is known to a smaller circle of people, but the merits were very significant. This researcher was engaged in the study of animal and human anatomy and wrote the first textbook in this discipline, which became very popular.

It is impossible not to mention the greatest physician of the East - Avicenna. He was born near Bukhara on August 16, 980, and was not only a healer, but also a philosopher. Peru Avicenna owns hundreds of works in dozens of scientific disciplines. If we talk directly about medicine, then in this area he created the “Book of Healings”, “The Canon of Medical Science”, volumes “ Medicines”, “A Treatise on the Pulse”, “Blood Vessels for Bloodletting”, etc.


It is also worth saying a few words about a doctor who lived even in a later time - about Michel de Nostrdam. Today we know about him as Nostradamus. This wonderful astrologer and alchemist, it turns out, was also an excellent physician and pharmacist. Michel did a lot to fight the plague that claimed the lives of his family.

Without the above-mentioned and many other outstanding minds, modern medicine would hardly have become what we know it, and even more so would not have been able to accumulate a huge potential that opens up further ways for its progressive development.

What to give a doctor?

What to give for International Doctor's Day? This question is also asked by those who have relatives, friends, a loved one with medical education, and those who feel a sense of gratitude to some doctor for the timely assistance provided or for the work done competently, professionally. At the same time, it is best to surprise the doctor on International Doctor's Day - this way you will demonstrate not only your gratitude and love, but sincere, deep respect for a particular person.


You should not go the easy way and give a medical worker a banal box of chocolates, coffee, cognac or champagne. If the honored person is a representative of the fair sex, it is appropriate to present a beautiful bouquet of flowers for the holiday. Very favorably, any doctor will perceive the presentation of a gift that will help him relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle. It can be a miniature fountain or a fireplace, a panel or a picture on the wall. As for the latter, show originality: give the hero of the occasion a canvas by a little-known artist, whose plot is really permeated with inspiration, light and awakens all the best and most beautiful in the soul. Another option: present the doctor with a hand-embroidered picture or a tapestry woven by you.

We sincerely congratulate doctors on their holiday, International Doctor's Day!

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Medicine plays a very important role in the life of any person. Doctors try to help us in any situation and under any circumstances. Without medicine and its workers, humanity would hardly exist stably and prosper.

It is for people who save lives every day and help society maintain health that such a holiday as International Doctor's Day was created. All doctors of the world celebrate it annually on the first Monday of October.

History

It is believed that the doctor is one of the oldest professions. Initially, health professionals were called healers. In ancient times, China, Egypt, Assyria and Babylon were considered the main centers of the medical industry. They developed new methods of treatment and medicines. Over time, medicine began to spread around the world, doctors made more and more discoveries and developments.

The main initiators of the introduction of Doctor's Day were the World Health Organization and the International Medical Humanitarian Union "Doctors Without Borders". Today, this union is engaged in the infinitely important affairs of our time. Its specialists provide assistance to those in need anywhere in the world and even in regions where there are intense hostilities. They are the first to respond and provide assistance to victims of natural disasters, epidemics and combat or social struggles. Doctors help everyone in need and in any situation, regardless of their nationality and religious preferences.

Modern medicine is developing at a level with other industries. Healthcare representatives are engaged in the introduction of new technologies, the development of treatments and drugs. The goals and objectives of modern doctors are:

  • improving the quality of medical care;
  • promotion of healthy lifestyles;
  • providing medical assistance to all those in need;
  • development and implementation of new methods of treatment.

Traditions

Traditionally, on the day dedicated to medical specialists, conferences and seminars are held around the world to discuss the problems and innovations of the industry. The management of medical institutions congratulates its employees with thanks and cash prizes.

Most often, doctors celebrate their holiday in the circle of the team at corporate parties, or celebrate it among friends, relatives and loved ones for festive tables. Don't forget to congratulate all health officials and wish them easy work. After all, they help people every day and thereby accomplish an immeasurable feat that concerns the prosperity of all mankind.

On the iVrach website a calendar of significant dates for doctors and patients has been published.

It will be useful to many of my colleagues in planning events, and it will remind patients of their health.

January.

February.

February 6 - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

March.

Second Thursday of March - World Kidney Day

April.

The second Saturday of April is the day of the cosmetologist and beauty

April 7 - World Health Day, Charter Ratification Day and the beginning
functioning of the World Health Organization (WHO)

April 8 - International Day Against the Distribution and Use of Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms

May.

The second Saturday in May is World Hypertension Day.

The third Sunday in May is AIDS Remembrance Day.

May 19 is International Hepatitis B Day (OR International Hepatitis Day).

June.

The third Sunday in June is Medic's Day.

July.

August.

The second Saturday of August is the day of the athlete

August 9 - Day of the Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon - the patron saint of all doctors and healer of the sick.

September.

The first Saturday of September is the Day of the beautician in Ukraine.

The second Saturday in September is World First Aid Day.

The last Sunday in September is International Day of the Deaf. world heart day

October.

The first Monday in October is International Doctor's Day.

The second Friday in October is World Egg Day.

The second Saturday of October is National Homeopathy Day. International Hospice Day.

Second Sunday of October - Day of workers of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service in Ukraine

November.

Third Wednesday of November - World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day

First Saturday of November - Health Day in Turkmenistan

The third Sunday in November is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

November 18 - World Day against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (or the third Wednesday of November).

December

Without doctors we are nowhere:
We go to them when trouble
We trust them with our lives.
We respect their work very much.

We congratulate doctors today.
We wish them good health and happiness.
Let everything be fine in life -
Both at work and in private!

Happy International Doctor's Day
Congratulations to all doctors!
Your work is important
After all, everyone wants to be healthy.

I wish you health, strength,
Let fate keep from troubles
To give joy every day
And let the light not go out in the soul.

Happy International Doctor's Day! From the bottom of my heart, I wish not only to save people's health, but also to take care of my own, I wish you to work without interference, respect, demand, gratitude from others, personal well-being and happiness, prosperity and love. I wish that even in the most difficult situations there is always a way out and a solution to any problem.

Happy International Doctor's Day
I congratulate you today
Serve your profession
I sincerely wish.

Let there be strength and patience
To give a severe fight to diseases,
After all, a strong health warrior
Trusted by fate itself.

I wish you good and happiness
So that the family brings you joy,
Give warmth to all patients
I wish you sincerely.

honorary medical profession,
In all irreplaceable, curative!
Where would we be without our doctors!
Today everyone is ready to tell you

Thank you for your endless work!
And if we ever could
Enough to thank you
Even so, words may not be enough!

We wish you peace of mind
Live happily, do not cry, do not rush!
We wish you firm hands and keen eyes,
Be happy every hour of God!

Let the family love you, protect you,
Let the world sing about you today!
Good luck, health and warmth,
So that life is beautiful, bright!

International Doctor's Day
I am pleased to congratulate you
Let sadness pass by
And life will leave only the best.

Make everyone happy with your enthusiasm
Be the best of specialists
May success await at work
And at home - the laughter of relatives and friends.

May this day
Leave you worries.
Health to you!
Yes, less work for you.
See relatives more often
And in business - success.
Always be an optimist
charm, laughter,
The strongest health!
Joy, love!
Good luck, let your dreams be colorful!

On International Doctor's Day
I wish everyone to give health,
And day after day, treating others,
Fill the world with your love!

You develop your career up
Just getting gratitude
After all, you can easily heal everyone -
I don't think so, I know!

Happy International Doctor's Day,
I congratulate you today
Simple happiness, for centuries,
From the bottom of my heart I wish you!

Confident hand movements
Good health, good luck,
Heal any disease
Come up with better medicines.

You will not meet failures
So that everything is always successful
And may you always have
Peace of mind and heart!

Happy Doctor's Day, I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart,
And I wish you success in your work,
Peace in the house, I wish you comfort,
Let sorrows and worries go away!

A lot of happiness, radiance of smiles,
Certainly enthusiasm, warmth,
Live without mistakes and without mistakes,
Among joy, peace, warmth!

While everything is bad often remember!
About those who can help us in trouble
But then ... we don't seem to know ...
Is there such a day? Or maybe it's night?
Work hard and often for nothing
But the world is different!
In Russia, a doctor can become old
It is only for the country is completely insignificant!
When to say "Help!"
... do not remember Hippocrates
Russian doctor, excuse me...
He knows how to expel the disease without oaths!

Being a doctor is not a profession, it is a calling. Everyone who has encountered medicine agrees with this statement - both the workers themselves and their patients. After all, a doctor is, first of all, someone who is ready to save our lives day or night, in rain and snow. Even a deadly tired, real doctor will not pass by a person who is ill. Is it possible to leave such selfless people without a professional holiday? In October 2018, the whole country will celebrate Doctor's Day - and on this day we will congratulate all those who deservedly wear white coats of doctors.

The correct name for the holiday is International Doctor's Day or International Doctor's Day. It is celebrated in October, more precisely, on the first Monday of the month.

How did the holiday

The proposal to create a special day that will honor the initiative of doctors, encourage their activity and the importance of their participation in people's lives, was made by WHO - the World Health Organization. The actions of Doctors Without Borders - MSF - a non-governmental humanitarian organization that unites doctors from all over the world, pushed the members of the WHO to this. It was the selfless actions of MSF doctors that made the world think about the importance of affordable healthcare.

What is MSF

MSF - Médecins sans frontières (French), translated into Russian - "Doctors Without Borders". This international organization outside politics and outside governments, whose goal is to provide medical care to victims of disasters and local military conflicts, to all those who are denied qualified medical care due to poverty, race, religious beliefs or political preferences.

Created by MSF in 1971 in Paris on the initiative of UNICEF at the UN. The original purpose of the creation was to provide assistance to the victims of the war that broke out in Nigeria in 1967 and lasted until 1971. Doctors who volunteered for MSF traveled to Nigeria, on the border of the war zone, to help all those unjustly harmed in the local conflict.

Today MSF is a vast international organization that includes 23 associations. Every year, Doctors Without Borders visits more than 80 countries of the world, not excluding "hot spots" - places of open armed confrontation. Membership in MSF and work in difficult areas is entirely voluntary.

MSF is a non-governmental organization and therefore receives funding from independent sources. The headquarters of MSF is located in Switzerland, but the movement operates all over the world without exception.

MSF consists mainly of practicing doctors and medical workers - nurses, orderlies, doctors' assistants. But today it also accepts representatives of other professions who can provide all possible assistance in the activities of the organization - administrators, drivers, coordinators. As a rule, doctors come to the scene and are assisted by administrative and logistical staff, mainly from the local population. Most of The work of members of the organization is free, that is, doctors do not receive any salary for their work. An exception may be the remuneration of hired local staff. However, the costs of travel, the delivery of necessary equipment and medicines, the organization of housing and the protection of doctors are covered by MSF - and the funds for this are formed from donations and their own fund.

The main principles of "Doctors without Borders" are set out in the Charter - a kind of "statutory document", the principles of which are required by all members of the movement. The main idea of ​​the Charter is to provide assistance to any person, regardless of their gender, age, nationality, race, citizenship, religion, social status, sexual orientation and political opinions.

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