Honoured Doctor of the People

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Honoured Doctor of the People (German : Verdienter Arzt des Volkes) was the highest honorary title awarded to physicians in East Germany. It was given in form of a medal. The title was established on 31 March 1949 and awarded every year on 11 December, the birthday of Robert Koch.

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