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    Determining the critical success factors for the Public-Private Partnership in health service delivery at the University Teaching Hospital
    (University of Lusaka, 2025) KOSITIMU, Mwang'a
    Zambia, like numerous other governments worldwide, is struggling with the escalating expenses of healthcare and the growing need for healthcare services while dealing with limited financial resources. Zambia dedicates itself to delivering high-quality healthcare services to its population, recognising health as a crucial area for the nation's well-being. Governments are increasingly utilising Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to address the challenges of limited healthcare resources and improve outcomes. The private sector's participation is partly driven by the prevailing perception that public sector bureaucracies are inefficient and unresponsive. It is believed that market processes can enhance efficiency and provide cost-effective, high-quality services. The study employed a mixed method paradigm approach to gather data. The research employed both qualitative and quantitative research paradigms. Quantitative data were obtained through the use of research questionnaires that had closed-ended questions, while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews that included open-ended questions. The analysis revealed that the health sector was in dire need of improvements, as supported by 70% of respondents. Similar to other government organisations, it lacked the financial capacity to undertake these initiatives. The study utilised descriptive statistics to analyse the quantitative data. The results revealed a mean value of 0.22, which was evenly distributed across all thematic areas. The data collected from the field followed a normal distribution, with the standard deviation fluctuating around the mean, as indicated by the calculated standard deviation of 0.17. The kurtosis fell within the normal range and exhibited a right skew, with all values in the range of +/-1.0 across the thematic areas. This indicated that the obtained data followed a normal distribution with no outliers. The study also identified key determinants of success for implementing Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in the health sector. These determinants include: strict adherence to the terms and conditions of the agreement; establishment of a transparent and efficient procurement process; appropriate allocation of risks in the agreement; effective coordination and cooperation among stakeholders; and active involvement of the private sector. Subsequently, the study established a framework by incorporating the Critical Success Factors. Key Words: Critical Success Factors, Public Private Partnership and Healthcare Givers