. The Department of Health should embark on strengthening the National TB Control Programme so as to decrease the burden of TB in the country. . Accelerate efforts in meeting the MDG target on maternal health through proper implementation of strategies aimed at reducing maternal deaths. . Ensure monitoring and management of contractual agreements with the Department of Public Works so as to improve services rendered. . The Department should consider ways of increasing the MRC's budget to meet the research demands so as to address the burden of disease in the country.