Doctors' Day - Anandibai Joshi

Rubik’s cube mural of Anandibai Joshi.

Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated on July 1 to honor the contributions of medical professionals. It commemorates Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. This day acknowledges the dedication of doctors who tirelessly serve humanity, often putting their patients before themselves.

An extraordinary figure in Indian medical history is Anandibai Joshi, who became India’s first female doctor in 1886 at just 21 years old. Despite societal restrictions, she traveled to the USA to earn a medical degree, breaking barriers for women in medicine. Her journey remains a symbol of courage, perseverance, and the power of education.