AHO–KPDTA Alliance for Protection of Allied Health Professionals’ Rights
Event Description
The Allied Health Organization (AHO) and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dental Technicians and Technologists Association (KPDTA Regd) jointly organized a central consultative meeting to strengthen unity and coordinated efforts for the protection and advancement of Allied Health Professionals’ rights in Pakistan.
The meeting was held at Khan Darbar Hotel, Swabi Interchange, and was attended by senior leadership, provincial representatives, and key stakeholders from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Key issues discussed included:
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Registration and recognition under the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)
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Service-related challenges in public and private healthcare sectors
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Interference in the scope of the AHPC Act, 2022
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Educational pathways and professional development
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Strengthening representation within regulatory bodies
Following detailed deliberations, a formal alliance/affiliation between AHO and KPDTA Regd was unanimously announced to unify Allied Health Professionals on a single national platform.
📰 Event Content
In a significant development for the Allied Health sector of Pakistan, the Allied Health Organization (AHO), in collaboration with KPDTA Regd, convened a central meeting on Saturday, 6 December 2025, aimed at strengthening unity and collective advocacy.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Haji Faiz-ul-Ghani and brought together leadership from both organizations, provincial representatives, and allied health stakeholders.
Participants
From the Allied Health Organization (AHO):
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Mr. Shahid Jan Khattak – General Secretary
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Mr. Syed Ansar Hamdani – Chairman Dispenser Technology, AHPC
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Mr. Mir Abdullah – Central Leader, Pakistan Dental Practitioners Association
Delegations included:
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Peshawar delegation, led by Mr. Abdul Wali Khan
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Complete Provincial Cabinet of KPDTA Regd.
🔍 Key Discussion Points
Participants held in-depth discussions on:
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AHPC registration and verification challenges
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Healthcare service matters affecting Allied Health Professionals
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Misinterpretation and interference in the AHPC Act 2022
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Capacity building through education and CPD
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Strengthening professional representation in regulatory councils
🤝 Formal Alliance Announcement
After detailed consultation and approval from the Provincial Cabinet, Mr. Abdul Ghiyas, Chairman of KPDTA Regd, officially announced a strategic alliance between AHO and KPDTA Regd.
This alliance aims to:
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Create a unified national platform
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Strengthen legal and policy advocacy
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Protect professional and educational rights
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Enhance collective engagement with the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)
🌍 Expansion to National-Level Membership
It was unanimously decided that KPDTA Regd will expand its membership from provincial to national level, enabling Dental Technicians and Dental Technologists from across Pakistan to join.
Coverage includes:
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Gilgit-Baltistan to Karachi
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Balochistan to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
This expansion will promote national unity and collective struggle for the rights and recognition of dental technologists through AHPC.
✅ Conclusion
The AHO–KPDTA Alliance marks a major milestone toward unity, professional strength, and effective national-level advocacy for Allied Health Professionals in Pakistan. Both organizations reaffirmed their commitment to jointly working for legal protection, educational advancement, and professional recognition across the country.
Issued By
Mr. Abdul Ghiyas
Chairman
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dental Technicians and Technologists Association (KPDTA Regd)