The UK is very short of doctors so lifting the cap makes sense, but it must be followed with support and funding in the universities and the NHS, says the British Medical Association.
Turkmenistan has a record of concealing information or remaining silent about developments that are vitally important, such as natural disasters, major accidents, social unrest, bad economic news, and epidemics.
The Royal College of GPs says whilst workload in general practice has escalated, successive governments have failed to invest sufficiently in the service.
The UK has one of the lowest proportions of doctors per person in Europe, particularly in terms of those later in their careers who are highly experienced.