The Union Territory of Ladakh has eased medical practice regulations, allowing all National Medical Register (NMR) registered doctors to practice without an NOC. This move aims to address a critical doctor shortage and improve healthcare services, especially in remote areas.

A national public policy think tank is warning that Nova Scotia has its work cut out if the province wants to solve its doctor shortage.

A BJP leader in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir, has been booked and detained by police for allegedly locking the Sub-District Hospital in protest against a shortage of doctors. The incident briefly disrupted hospital services.