Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c14.s4.t40.4

v2.c14.s4.t40.4

After the death of his fellow doctor and dear friend Dr Kotnis in 1942, Dr Basu shouldered the entire responsibility of the Medical Mission alone. He was a man of high dedication and devotion towards his duty; his dedication and professional skill gained him enormous popularity among the Chinese people. He treated more than a hundred patients every day and was in charge of over 30 in-door patients. Due to his ability of curing patients, the local people gave him the nick-name of the “Magic Doctor”. During his stay in China, he maintained a detailed diary of his everyday events and his encounter with the Chinese patients and ordinary Chinese people. After serving the Chinese people for five long years, he started on his return journey to India in April, 1943. He was the only doctor who had the opportunity to serve through and witness the entire duration of the Indian Medical Mission’s stay in China.