Indian Medical Association (IMA), Ispat General Hospital Branch (IGH), together with SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant, celebrated National Doctors’ Day on 1st July at the Conference Hall of Ispat General Hospital. Doctors from all departments of IGH attended the programme.
The event commences with lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Dr. Jayant Kumar Acharya, Chief Medical Officer (I/c), in the presence of Dr. Megharay Majhi, Additional Chief Medical Officer and Dr. P.K. Mohapatra, President, IMA–IGH Branch. Dr. Acharya delivered the keynote address on this year’s theme, “Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?”, underlining the importance of supporting healthcare professionals’ physical and mental well being while acknowledging their dedication and compassion.
A special felicitation of Dr. Rajyabardhan Pattnaik, former Head of the Intensive Care Unit and senior Anesthetist of IGH, was organized for his distinguished service and outstanding contribution to Critical Care Medicine.
The programme concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Megharay Majhi. The event was organised under the guidance of Dr. P.K. Mohapatra, President, IMA–IGH Branch, with active support from Dr. J.R. Sahoo, Chief Consultant, IGH and Dr. C.K. Kasi, Additional Chief Medical Officer, IGH. The proceedings were compeered by Dr. Snehal Parve.
