The Department reported that due to funding challenges stock levels which had improved in 2012 from 51 per cent to 76 per cent, had decreased in the March 2013 to 49.5 per cent and improved slightly in April at 54 per cent. An attempt had been made to ensure adequate funding for medicine and medical supplies in the 2013/14 financial year. A training plan on drug SCM had been developed and was being implemented.