Medical Workers' Day in Tajikistan
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Medical Workers' Day in Tajikistan honours doctors, nurses and the wider healthcare workforce. It is an opportunity to thank the people who care for patients, prevent illness and keep hospitals and clinics running day after day.
How it is celebrated: healthcare institutions hold ceremonies and present staff with awards and certificates of appreciation. Colleagues exchange congratulations and recognise experienced professionals and medical achievements.
The occasion is linked to the birthday of Abu Ali ibn Sina, known in Europe as Avicenna. His Canon of Medicine served as a medical teaching text for centuries.