The medical profession has been and remains one of the most respected and in demand Regardless of the fact that in ancient times healers treated with herbal mixtures, and in the arsenal of a modern doctor there is a huge number of all kinds of drugs and other various means, the goals and moral standards of behavior of a medical professional throughout the world remain unchanged And graduates of medical schools in many countries, preparing to embark on a difficult professional path, proclaim the Hippocratic Oath, the main principle of which is to provide assistance to the patient and care for his health The first Monday of the second autumn month brings together doctors from all over the world, consolidates and intensifies their actions in the name of saving human lives This happens on International Doctors Day The initiator of the holiday was the World Health Organization, and the ideological inspirer was the United Nations, which includes WHO Doctor's Day dates back to 1971 WHO responds to requests for assistance in the event of epidemics, natural disasters, and armed conflicts The organization helps people regardless of their political views, ethnic origin or religious beliefs Every year, more than five thousand doctors provide medical care in hot spots of the planet It is so customary that on their professional holiday, medical workers on different continents gather for international scientific conferences, symposiums, and seminars, where they discuss pressing problems of the industry with colleagues and like-minded people, share discoveries and achievements, and new methods for treating complex diseases Regardless of nationality and citizenship, doctors are united by one language - Latin and one common goal - saving lives Modern medicine is developing very rapidly, unique technologies are being introduced, new methods and means of treatment are being invented The efforts of both medical scientists and medical practitioners are aimed at:• popularizing an active and healthy lifestyle;• improving the quality of medical care;• providing assistance to all those in need, regardless of financial and other capabilities;• further development of medical science and improvement of practical activities Among the informal events on this day are corporate parties or festive tables among relatives and friends On a professional holiday, the attention and gratitude of patients is very valuable for Avicenna’s followers On this day, we should congratulate the people who help each of us overcome illnesses, wish them good health, physical and moral strength, good luck, optimism, happiness and prosperity