A report by Doctors Manitoba shows significant improvement at reducing the physician shortage, but suggests retirements and high levels of burnout could put it at risk.

The organization that speaks for the province’s doctors says the number of physicians per 100,000 residents has climbed to 225 this year, a gain of 2.5 per cent from 2024. It moves the province closer to the national average of 241.

The annual “Physicians in Manitoba” report says Manitoba needs 246 additional doctors to meet the national average — that’s a decrease from a high of 445 two years ago, which it calls a significant improvement.

Both figures were compiled by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

Manitoba had a record-breaking net increase of 164 docs last year, as reported by the College of Physician

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