Role of Doctors in Nation Building

Abstract

Nation-building is a long-term and multifaceted process that has socio-economic, educational and political aspects. When an individual or a group makes a valuable contribution to the formation of a country, it plays a role in strengthening and securing the nation. Millions of doctors in India have played a vital role in nation building through their services since India's independence. The work of Indian doctors in the field of family welfare programs, extensive immunization against various diseases, safe motherhood and childbirth, emergency services, organ donation, blood donation, eradication of superstitions in health matters has always been commendable. The services of Indian doctors are invaluable in times of covid-19 epidemic. During these difficult times, he has been able to bring the countrymen out of this predicament by providing many hours of continuous service and 90 crore vaccinations and has brought the country back to normal conditions.