On the occasion of National Doctors’ Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta honored several distinguished doctors at a special event held at the Delhi Secretariat. The event, organized to celebrate the “Gems of the Medical Fraternity,” was filled with gratitude, emotion, and a strong message about the need to improve Delhi’s healthcare system.
Addressing the gathering, CM Gupta said, “I do not have the right to tell you what to do — your knowledge and experience far exceed mine. But I humbly request you with folded hands — let us ensure that no person in Delhi dies due to lack of medical treatment.”
Several leading doctors were recognized for their contributions to healthcare during the event. Among the awardees were Dr. Rajinder Dhamija, Dr. Sarvesh Tandon, Dr. Anupam Sibal, Dr. Harish Gupta, and Dr. Anil Aggarwal.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, Dr. Rajinder Dhamija shared that he has been working in the field of neurology for the past 30 years. He stated that this award is a recognition of his decades of efforts in improving brain health and establishing brain health clinics across different parts of the country. Dr. Dhamija also mentioned that he began his medical practice at Lady Hardinge Hospital in Delhi, where he also founded the neurology department.
Currently, Dr. Dhamija serves as the International Advisor to the Royal College of Physicians in London and as the President of the World Federation of Neurorehabilitation. The other honored doctors also reaffirmed their commitment to providing proper and comprehensive care to patients and emphasized that medical science continues to strive for the protection of life through constant innovation and research.