Allied Health Professions Council Sends important message to health institutions
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), under the Ministry of Health, has issued a public notice reminding all health facilities and training institutions of their obligation to operate strictly within approved professional and regulatory standards.
Dated 8th January 2026, the notice is directed at all health service providers and allied health training institutions across the country. It emphasizes that maintaining professionalism and regulatory compliance is not optional but a core responsibility of management and institutional heads.
According to the Council, all allied health professionals involved in service delivery or training must be duly registered with the AHPC and must consistently maintain good standing. Facilities are expected to verify the registration status of their staff and ensure that only qualified and licensed professionals are allowed to practice or teach.
The notice also stresses adherence to established service and training standards. Health services and educational programmes must align with approved best practices, professional guidelines, and operational standards set by the Council. Any deviation from these requirements is considered a breach of regulatory expectations.
To reinforce compliance, the AHPC has announced that it will conduct unannounced routine inspections throughout the year. These visits will cover both health service provision facilities and training institutions nationwide. The Council explained that the inspections form part of its compliance and enforcement mandate, aimed at safeguarding professional standards and protecting the public interest.
Facility heads and institutional authorities have therefore been advised to take proactive steps to ensure full compliance at all times. The Council made it clear that responsibility rests with management to maintain standards, rather than reacting only when inspections occur.
In concluding the notice, the AHPC called for the cooperation of all stakeholders in the health sector. It underscored that professionalism, quality service delivery, and public trust in the health system depend on collective commitment to regulatory standards.
The notice was signed by Dr. Shirazu Issahaku, Registrar of the Allied Health Professions Council, reaffirming the Council’s resolve to uphold professionalism and accountability within the allied health sector.
