New Delhi, July 27 -- The top body for allied and healthcare professionals-National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP)-has asked states and union territories to urgently set up their Allied and Healthcare Councils.

A letter, dated 17 July, from the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), shows growing concern over delays that could affect healthcare quality across the country.

Many states have not yet created these important councils as required by the NCAHP Act of 2021. This Act was put in place to bring order and set clear rules for the training and work of various healthcare support staff.

The letter, seen by Mint, specifically points out that 11 states and union territories still hav...