AKTH Partnership
Government-owned, privately managed.
A formal Public–Private Partnership between CIBA and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital — delivering cardiothoracic care with public accountability and private-sector standards.
The Framework
How the partnership works
The PPP model ensures that public healthcare infrastructure is operated to the highest clinical standards, with clear lines of accountability.
(a) Ownership
Government-owned
The facility, land and public clinical mandate remain with AKTH and its supervising government authorities. The centre is a public asset.
(b) Operation
CIBA — private partner
CIBA holds the operating and management mandate: clinical staffing, systems, equipment and service standards.
A Public–Private Partnership (PPP) — public accountability, private-sector standards of care, with a single clinical governance framework.
PPP FrameworkGovernance
Clear accountability at every level
The partnership is governed by a formal structure that ensures clinical quality, financial transparency and public accountability.
Board oversight
Joint governance board
A joint board with government and CIBA representatives oversees strategic direction, clinical governance and financial performance.
ActiveClinical governance
Monthly MDT & audit
Regular multidisciplinary team meetings, outcome audits and clinical reviews ensure continuous quality improvement.
ActiveRegulatory compliance
Federal & state oversight
The centre operates under Federal Ministry of Health guidelines, NAFDAC compliance and state health authority regulations.
ActiveFinancial transparency
Public reporting
Annual reports and financial statements are made available to oversight authorities and the public.
ActiveQuality standards
National accreditation
Working towards national cardiothoracic centre accreditation to validate clinical standards.
Awaiting approvalCommunity engagement
Public accountability
Regular engagement with the Kano community, healthcare providers and government stakeholders.
ActiveKey Principles
The foundation of our partnership
Public interest first
Clinical decisions are made solely in the patient's interest. The PPP framework cannot override clinical judgement.
Transparency
Open reporting of outcomes, finances and governance decisions to all stakeholders.
Shared risk, shared reward
Both partners share in the operational and clinical responsibilities of the centre.
Continuous improvement
Regular review cycles ensure the partnership evolves to meet changing healthcare needs.
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Questions about the partnership?
We're happy to discuss the PPP framework, governance structure or any aspect of how the centre operates.