Day of Military Medical Worker
November 17, Monday
Basic Information
* The holiday is celebrated annually on November 17.
* It is dedicated to all military medical workers, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other personnel involved in the army's medical support.
* Military Medical Worker Day is a professional holiday and is not an official day off.
* On this day, ceremonial events, conferences, and award ceremonies are held to recognize the contributions of army medical personnel.
History and Origin
* The holiday was established to express gratitude and respect to the medical personnel of the Armed Forces of Armenia.
* Military medical workers play a key role in maintaining soldiers' health, providing first aid during exercises and combat, and organizing the army's medical services.
* The holiday emphasizes the importance of medical services as an integral part of the country's defense capability.
Significance of the Holiday
* Military Medical Worker Day highlights the professionalism, dedication, and readiness of medical personnel to assist servicemen under any conditions.
* It symbolizes the importance of a healthy and combat-ready army for national security and stability.
* It contributes to strengthening respect for the profession and boosting the morale of medical service personnel.
* It reminds society of the vital role of medicine in the military and humanitarian support.
How the Day is Celebrated
* Ceremonial meetings, awards, and presentations of certificates of honor are held in military units and institutions.
* Conferences, seminars, and lectures on military medicine and improving army medical services are organized.
* Medical personnel receive congratulations from the command, colleagues, and public organizations.
* Articles and materials are published highlighting the achievements and merits of military medical workers during both combat and peacetime.
Day of Military Medical Worker in other years
- 2021 November 17, Wednesday
- 2022 November 17, Thursday
- 2023 November 17, Friday
- 2024 November 17, Sunday
- 2026 November 17, Tuesday