While further financial support will be required to reinforce health services, emphasis must also be given to improving management, training and information systems within the sector. Salary adjustments must be accompanied by improvements in overall working conditions. Steps must also be taken to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to drive government's HIV/AIDS programmes. Deficiencies with procurement, waste management and response times for emergency services are further concerns. All these matters will require dedicated attention. In overcoming these challenges, the Committee believes there is a need to identify best practices in better performing health facilities and replicate these throughout the sector.