Zankli is an unusual private hospital in Abuja, which has embarked on the development of academic and research activities in collaboration with a number of institutions both at home and abroad. Its TB/HIV Research was involved in a large study on micro nutrients in TB patients. Lecture series by distinguished Nigerians and international academics are arranged often to strengthen evidence based approach and promote collaboration with the various institutions.

Fortnightly clinical meetings take place at the Mansel Conference Centre of the Hospital covering various medical specialties. Some of it’s staff are part time senior lecturers at various tertiary institutions.

Staff associated with the centre have published many research papers in peer-reviewed international journals.
The research laboratory is well equipped with modern equipment including both the BACTEC 960 and BACTEC 1050 for blood culture.