Health Care Day
The day of health care was a special day in the German Democratic Republic . This special day for employees in the GDR's health care system was celebrated annually on December 11th, Robert Koch's birthday . On December 16, 1960, the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) decided:
"In order to recognize the outstanding achievements of the health care workers, the Politburo considers it necessary: [...] to celebrate the 11th of December every year, the birthday of Robert Koch, as" Health Care Day ""
Every year, on Health Care Day, outstanding doctors, pharmacists and health care workers were honored. For example, honorary titles such as Honored Doctor of the People , Honored Employee in the Health Care System , Medical Councilor , Sanitary Councilor and Pharmaceutical Council or state awards such as the Hufeland Medal and the Medal for Faithful Services in Health and Social Services were subsequently annually on December 11th and in central locations Celebration hours awarded.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Günther Lange: December 11th - "Health Care Day" in the GDR . Published on red-channel.de. Accessed December 26, 2018.