International holidays - International Day of Doctors of the World for Peace

The date of the international holiday "Doctors of the World for Peace" was proposed in memory of the terrible tragedy of August 6, 1945 - the bombing of Hiroshima. The special day emphasizes the inadmissibility of a nuclear threat in any form, the fight against such an evil as war, which is promoted by the special organization “Doctors of the World for the Prevention of Nuclear Threat”. She set this date in order to emphasize the purpose of doctors and their ability to influence public opinion. The work began in 1980, the starting point of which was a meeting of 6 medical scientists. Among them were representatives of the USSR and the USA, but it is especially worth highlighting the initiative and efforts of Professor B. Lown (USA) and Academician E.I. Chazov (USSR). Already in 1984, the significance of the activity was noted by the UN, and the following year it was awarded the Nobel Prize for informing people. Doctors around the world have hundreds of thousands of supporters today, in more than 60 countries, and shape social opinion not only among doctors. This federation of health workers holds conferences and develops special programs related to nuclear war issues. Scientific congresses are very educational and in different formats, covering the most pressing problems. In addition to the medical aspects, they convey the main idea - how dangerous the arms race is for all of humanity, and the consequences of conflicts can be catastrophic. According to experts, the stockpile of existing nuclear weapons is so huge that it is capable of destroying all of humanity 10 times over. Therefore, an official occasion to attract public attention at the global level by celebrating an international day helps high goals. “Doctors of the World for Peace” becomes an increasingly large-scale event every year, but it begins sadly. This is the traditional minute of silence in memory of the events of Hiroshima, which became a clear warning to the whole world. The dropping of the bombs changed not only the Japanese, but also all of humanity before and after, taking lives and negatively affecting the health of hundreds of thousands of people. The consequences are still evident today, confirming the global scale of the disaster. There are enough followers of this organization and their principles in Russia: the celebration is large-scale and interesting. For example, flash mobs whose ideas express peace and goodness - launching paper cranes or doves into the sky. Donation week, which coincides with events, takes place in various regions - provides an opportunity for any conscious person to make a contribution. All kinds of sports and entertainment programs held on the territory of medical institutions will delight children and focus attention on the problems of their parents. On this holiday, it is worth special mentioning the merits of people who have chosen noble work as their priority in life, helping in the fight against the nuclear threat and saving lives.