On August 19th, 2016, the National Health and Health Conference clarified the important position of health and health work in the overall situation of the party and the country and the new era of health and health work policies.

     The conference proposed to put people's health in a strategic position as a priority for development, and strive to ensure people's health in all aspects and throughout the cycle. The establishment of the "Chinese Physician's Day" with this as a symbol reflects the care and recognition of the party and the state for more than 11 million health and health workers. On November 3, 2017, the State Council agreed to establish a "Chinese Physician's Day".

     The State Council approved the establishment of the "Chinese Physician's Day" on August 19 each year starting in 2018, clarifying that the specific work will be organized by the National Health and Family Planning Commission (now the National Health Commission) in consultation with relevant departments.

     The relevant person in charge of the National Health and Family Planning Commission stated that he will organize various activities of the "Chinese Physician's Day" with relevant departments to encourage health and health workers to vigorously promote the noble spirit of "respect and bless the lives, save the dying and heal the wounded, be willing to give, and love without boundaries" , To further promote the formation of a good atmosphere of respect for doctors and health in the whole society, and to accelerate the in-depth implementation of the healthy China strategy.

     The establishment of the "Chinese Physician's Day" by the state has a positive significance in strengthening the professional standards of physicians, strengthening industry self-discipline, and better improving the doctor-patient relationship.

Theme of Physician's Day over the years:

2018: Respect doctors and protect health, share health

2019: Carry forward the lofty spirit and join forces to healthy China

2020: Promote the anti-epidemic spirit and protect the health of the people

 The first cry of life is opened by them; the bumps on the growth road are guarded by them; the joy of being a parent for the first time is cared by them; sudden illnesses are accompanied by them... They are Chinese physicians who save lives with their lives. They are ordinary and special, ordinary but great. 2020 Chinese Physician's Day, you are on the medical road, salute!