Association of Afghan Healthcare Professionals-UK
The Association of Afghan Healthcare Professionals-UK (AAHP-UK) is a nonprofit organization established in 2011 by Afghan healthcare practitioners in the United Kingdom. Registered under charity number 1150024, its mission focuses on improving healthcare delivery, education, and awareness for Afghan communities both in the UK and Afghanistan[3][5].

Activities and Programmes
AAHP-UK operates initiatives in healthcare training, public health advocacy, and professional development. In the UK, it provides career guidance to healthcare professionals, supports healthcare education, and conducts community awareness campaigns[2][3]. Internationally, the organization runs programmes in Afghanistan addressing immunization, malnutrition, and maternal-child health disparities. Recent efforts include advocacy for girls' healthcare access, highlighted through research publications and media engagements such as BBC Pashto interviews on pediatric immunization and monkeypox awareness[1].

Governance
Managed by a committee of volunteer professionals, AAHP-UK collaborates with academic and healthcare institutions to enhance medical training and policy frameworks. Its work emphasizes addressing systemic healthcare inequities, particularly gender-based disparities in Afghanistan’s healthcare system[1][3].

Structure and Reach
While headquartered in London, AAHP-UK primarily directs its international efforts toward Afghanistan, with additional community-focused activities across six areas in the UK[5]. The organization prioritizes capacity-building for healthcare workers and public health education to mitigate preventable diseases and social stigmas affecting vulnerable populations[1][5].

[1] http://www.aahpuk.org [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1150024&subid=0 [3] https://www.demac.org/organizations/association-of-afghan-healthcare-professionals-uk [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/sector-data/top-10-charities/-/charity-details/5030663/contact-information [5] https://ngoexplorer.org/charity/1150024