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The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Understanding the history and significance of Doctor's Day in India
Every year we celebrate National Doctor's Day in India, on the birthday of Dr. B.C. Roy. Who was Dr. B.C. Roy? Dr. B.C. Roy was born on July 1 1882 in Bihar, completed his medical degree in Kolkata and then went to the U.K. where obtained both his MRCP and FRCS degrees. He started his medical practice after coming back to India, in 1911. He was renowned for his compassion and caring and became a very popular medical practitioner. He was also involved in India's freedom struggle alongside Mahatma Gandhi. He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, and was subsequently honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 1961. Dr. Roy started Seva Sadan (House of Service), an organisation that focused on education, shelter and vocational training for less privileged women and girls, encouraging all classes and communities of woman. After his death, the house he lived in was turned into a nursing home as per his wishes. Recognising his sterling medical and social contributions to the people of India, the Medical Council of India (now the National Medical Commission) instituted the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award Fund in 1962, a prestigious award given to a medical professional with outstanding contributions in the field of medicine and socio-medical relief. Understanding this year's theme The theme for this year is 'Behind the Mask: Caring for Caregivers.' All of us are now familiar with masks, after the Covid-19 pandemic. Even now, many of us use masks in public places, while surgeons always wear masks when performing surgeries. Many patients may not even have seen their doctor's faces but would have experienced their healing touch. Due to their professional needs, doctors leave home early and work even after regular hours, in the care of their patients. This year's theme highlights the dedication and compassion of doctors and emphasises their role in providing comfort, healing, and reassurance to patients and their families. It acknowledges the importance of supporting the well-being of healthcare professionals, recognising that they need care as well. Once, when asked by someone about the qualities of a good doctor, Dr. B.C. Roy had replied, 'Much more important than a doctor's degree, he or she should have an angler's patience, empathy, discernment and compassion.' We have many examples of medical doctors who have been outstanding in their contributions to our society, and have helped change the landscape of care for patients. In Vellore, south India, we had Ida Scudder, who established the Christian Medical College. We have had Paul Brand who performed hand reconstructive surgeries for leprosy patients also in Vellore, and Devi Shetty in Karnataka, who established cardiac surgeries at affordable prices, to name just a few. 'A doctor is an angel on earth,' said the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates of Kos, many centuries ago. Despite the changes that have occurred with time and in ethos, quality and selfless service remain the hallmarks of a good doctor, and doctors are still considered to be saviors by the masses. Doctors not only need knowledge and skills but also a sense of discernment and compassion. If they have the right mix of these qualities, they may perhaps be able to serve like Dr. B.C. Roy -- something our society sorely needs. Maybe this is why, when the French Emperor Napolean was incarcerated in St Helena – an isolated island – he was sent along with a doctor, Barry Edward O'Meara. In his book Napoleon's Doctor, Hubert O'Connor wrote that one day, Napoleon asked the doctor, 'Being a doctor, it's quite easy for you to take my life.' The young Dublin doctor replied, 'Let the Brits do that. I'm here for your service and my only objective is to save your life.' This statement exemplifies the objective of a doctor: to save the life of his/her patients. Every patient is equally dear to him/her. Let us take this day to remember the doctors who have contributed so much to our society and others who continue to do selfless service. Let us say a word of appreciation or express our thanks to them on this day. (Dr. Jacob Jose is a senior consultant, cardiac sciences, Naruvi Hospital, Vellore. jacobjose.v@
Associated Press
30-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Concurrent Technologies Corporation to Continue Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Marine Corps Control Systems with New Contract Option
Johnstown, PA, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) has awarded Option Year 4 and a modification of the Facility Related Controls Systems (FRCS) Programmatic Support Contract to Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC). Our diverse and dedicated project team, which includes our small business partner, Risk Mitigation Consulting (RMC), will continue providing Policy, Architecture, Cyber, and Community of Practice expertise. The Marine Corps FRCS program consists of 350+ networked systems, including energy, utilities, fire and life safety, electronic security, and several other platforms associated with the operation of an installation. CTC's activities under this contract are designed to secure the infrastructure and optimize the usage of Installation FRCS data. 'As cyber threats grow in sophistication and frequency, securing the operational technology and control systems that underpin military installations is a strategic imperative,' said Edward J. Sheehan, Jr., CTC President and CEO. 'We appreciate the opportunity to continue delivering advanced programmatic support, enhanced system resilience, and providing specialized training that equips Marine Corps personnel to defend critical infrastructure against evolving cyber and physical threats.' As a result of CTC's continued work, the Marine Corps will reduce cyber risk and secure the transmission of FRCS/OT communication while trying to extend the operating life of devices, systems, and plants. Furthermore, our work will enable the traceability of efforts to develop, transmit, store and use FRCS data in the development of trends and cost savings. 'Our team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) continue to achieve phenomenal results in both our planning and implementation phases on the contract. We understand the importance of the work we are performing that supports warfighting, lethality and readiness,' said Josh Ingraham, CTC Program Director. 'We understand the necessity of securing the Marine Corps' critical infrastructure while enabling the installations to support the warfighter's missions.' Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization. CTC collaborates with its technology transition affiliate, Enterprise Ventures Corporation, to leverage research, development, test and evaluation work to provide transformative, full-lifecycle solutions. To best serve their clients' needs, CTC offers the complete ability to fully design, develop, test, prototype, and build. CTC delivers robust, technical, and innovative solutions that safeguard our national security, retain U.S. technological advantage, and ensure the primacy of American manufacturing. For more information about CTC, visit Attachment Mary Bevan Concurrent Technologies Corporation 814-269-2490 [email protected]
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- RNZ News
Fiji police and customs officers among those charged in meth smuggling attempt
Authorities are continuing investigations into what they believe may be a wider criminal network, the statement added. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Two police officers, a senior manager at the Fiji customs office and a foreign national are among seven people who have been charged so far with allegedly attempting to smuggle four kilograms of methamphetamine into the country. Border officials seized the drugs, which were concealed in airfreight, at Nadi International Airport during a joint operation between the Fiji Police Force and the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS). In a joint statement on 19 May, the two organisations said that they had "successfully disrupted a significant attempt to smuggle methamphetamine into the country". "The interception took place after FRCS Customs Officers identified irregularities during screening of an airfreight consignment from a Southeast African nation. A thorough inspection uncovered several packets concealing over 4 kilograms of methamphetamine." Authorities are continuing investigations into what they believe may be a wider criminal network, the statement added. The two police officers who were charged are based at the Counter Narcotics Bureau, which was endorsed by Cabinet in July last year as an independent unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu Photo: Screengrab/Fiji Police Force Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu and Minister for Police Ioane Naivalarua told reporters that the bureau needs to undergo an urgent review. Tudravu told that they are considering a new structure as well as readvertising positions within the bureau. Meanwhile, the FRCS border manager was denied bail by the Magistrates Court on Monday. The case has been adjourned to next Tuesday and transferred to the High Court.
