Dr Carey Andrew Jaja, better known as the “singing doctor”, has become famous over the years for his serenades which he sings to newborn babies.

The American doctor who has sung for more than 8,000 babies since his debut now has a day set aside to celebrate his generous and selfless impact on the community.

According to CBSnews, US Advisor Corey O’Connor officially named May 16 as Dr. Carey Andrew-Jaja Day. The nice doctor who retired after 40 years of career has always wanted to devote two songs to babies who had just been born. He would often begin by singing Happy Birthday, followed by Louis Armstrong’s What Un Wonderful World.

Doctor Who Helped Deliver Over 8,000 Babies Honored

According to the Obgyn, life is a precious thing that should be celebrated every time and the world is just a beautiful place to live.

“We forget about all the crises happening across the world the moment you see this miracle of life in front of you,” he says. According to Andrew, his “career” in singing dates back to the year he became a doctor. The obstetrician revealed he learned to sing from a former staff doctor, who loved to sing for babies too.

Doctor Who Helped Deliver Over 8,000 Babies Honored

When he retired, the Doctor then challenged Andrew to follow his example and that’s where The Singing Doctor was born.

Before retiring, Andrew, who had worked for 40 years, would often visit the rooms of recovering mothers, ask them how they were doing and start singing for their little ones.

“Each of them is an individual. You know, I’ve helped deliver thousands and thousands of babies,” he said.

Doctor Who Helped Deliver Over 8,000 Babies Honored