3. Challenges at the Pelonomi Hospital The Committee was informed that there were serious delays with the appointment of the contractor for the Intensive Care Unit. As a consequence to that the ICU machinery has not been procured. After the contractor had been appointed, there were problems with pace of work, poor workmanship in some areas and a lack of supervision. The Department reported that for the sub-project: Radiology, Clinical Engineering and Links, the contractor was behind schedule. However, the Department is adamant that the project will be finished on schedule.