Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family,  paid tribute to doctors, the 'saviours of humankind', for their tireless service & expressed deepest condolences to those who lost their lives.  Many doctors have risked their lives and treated COVID-19 infected patients. The pandemic has exposed the efforts and contributions of the selfless services of the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers. 

Dr. Vardhan addressed a meeting of eminent doctors, professors of medical science and stalwarts of the medical fraternity through a video conference today. The event was organised by Integrated Health & Wellbeing Council.

Wishing them on the auspicious occasion of National Doctors' Day, Dr Harsh Vardhan first remembered and condoled the sacrifices of COVID Warriors: "Normally a day to be celebrated with much vigour & zeal, I can't help but feel disheartened thinking about the numerous noble souls from our medical fraternity who left for heavenly abode, most of them much before their time”.

“Their loss is deeply unfortunate and yet a matter of immense pride and inspiration for the medical community at large. History shall bear witness that when the time came and humanity needed to be saved, it was the doctors who stepped up to answer the call of duty." Dr. Vardhan added.

The Indian Medical Association has said that nearly 800 doctors have sacrificed their lives battling the second wave of COVID-19 of which 128 doctors are from Delhi followed by Bihar at 115, and Uttar Pradesh at 79. 

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