Jammu Tawi, March 7 -- Health minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said that there is no formal proposal to impose a blanket ban on private practice of doctors across Jammu and Kashmir.

Replying to a question of MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the minister, said that presently, there is no formal proposal or initiative in place to impose a blanket ban on the private practice of doctors across J&K.

"However, it is crucial to emphasize that doctors are strictly prohibited from engaging in private practice during their official duty hours or while serving in emergency duty roles. This policy ensures that healthcare professionals remain fully committed to their obligations within the public healthcare system and prioritize their duties towards t...