​​The Office of Allied Health hosted its first-ever reunion dinner, gathering 300 alumni from diverse organizations. The event celebrated connections, launched the Allied Health Alumni Network, and established ongoing support through mentoring, accreditation guidance, and professional development. This platform aims to foster collaboration between alumni and current trainees, empowering the next generation of allied health professionals.​
​​On October 14, over 300 of our allied health professionals came together to mark International Allied Health Professionals Day 2024. The event kicked off with a delightful breakfast hosted by Office of Allied Health. Provost Dr. Tania Bubela also graced us with her presence for the breakfast, setting the stage for a day filled with inspiring conversations and engaging activities.

Centered around the theme ‘Allied Health Professionals: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures,’ the celebration featured a thought-provoking talk by Dr. Sumaira Farooqi, who explored the transformative role of AI in allied health. Followed by a panel discussions addressing resilience and strategies to combat burnout resonated deeply with participants. Adding a creative twist to the day, an art competition brought vibrant expressions of the allied health community’s vision and creativity.

The celebration was a true reflection of the dedication, innovation, and resilience of allied health professionals, highlighting their vital role in shaping the future of healthcare.​
​Office of Allied Health (OAH) proudly hosted the inaugural Certification Ceremony for the Allied Health Trainees of the 2023/2024 Cohort. This milestone event celebrated the achievements of 48 trainees who completed their training between December 2023 and June 2024 across eight departments. The ceremony was graced by esteemed leaders, including Dr Muhammed Tariq, Vice Dean of the Medical College, as the chief guest; Dr Farhat Abbas, CEO; Dr Asim Belgaumi, CMO; and all program directors.​

​14th March 2024 was a milestone for the Office of Allied Health as we proudly hosted the inaugural combined Induction Ceremony for our Allied Health Trainees – Cohort 2024 For this we were joined by leadership including Dr. Adil Haider - Dean Medical College, Dr Asim Belgaumi - CMO, Office of Allied Health Team members, and Program Directors, we extended a heartfelt welcome to our newest addition of more than 50 allied health trainees. The ceremony resonated with the essence of their roles, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence in both clinical practice and academics. 


The Office of Allied Health organized the first ever Allied Health Conference from Oct 12 – 14, 2023 with the theme “Transforming Health Care: Allied Health Perspectives". The event included a 2-day preconference of 8 workshops followed by the main event. The conference was attended by more than 250 participants from different cities, invited guests, Mr. Azam Jamil and Dr Shakeel Ahmed Khan, Virtual International Speaker, Ms. Tasha Koerner-Bungey [Dietitian, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN), Adelaide, Australia], 6 invited Deans from Ziauddin University [Karachi], University of Lahore, Ibadat International University [Islamabad], Shifa Tameer-e- Millat [Islamabad], Iqra National University [Islamabad] and Superior University [Islamabad] AKU leadership. The conference also included panel discussions, abstract oral and poster presentations, educational stalls for the audiences to learn about different allied health fields. See complete report in quick links.

​On October 10th, 2023, to celebrate the inaugural of the International Day of the Allied Health Professionals, a short walk was arranged. Health care providers and allied health professionals from different departments at Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi came together to advocate for allied health and allied health professionals serving for hashtag #togetherforhealthcare​

To increase the capacity of AHPs as educators, 22 AHPs from 8 different allied health department participated in the “Organized teaching through lesson planning” workshop and 4 AHPs participated in the “Introductory Short course in Health Profession Education” arranged by Department of Education Development,AKU. ​

​The Office of Allied Health was invited by the BHCIP, a project initiated by the Government of Baluchistan and funded by the World Bank to review medical technician curriculum. A team of 15 participants from 3 different offices [Allied Health, Nursing Services and Obstetrics and Gynecology] participated and reviewed 10 curriculums. The team provided valuable insights and a way forward to the BHCIP leadership. ​