One of the functions of the Portfolio Committee on Health is to conduct oversight over executive organs of state in the national sphere of government under its portfolio in order to monitor the fiscal and programmatic integrity of health programmes; to ensure that funding of these programmes is being provided properly; to safeguard health care quality; and to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and other administrative requirements applicable to health care delivery. The Committee therefore conducted its oversight visit in various health institutions in the North West Province from the 29 July to 2 August 2013.