However, when the Committee raised concerns about the increase in the impact of HIV on infant and child mortality. The Department indicated that there has been a high level of inaccurate reporting on such matters done by different organisations which brings a lot of confusion in the society. Furthermore, the Department indicated that the infant and child mortality cannot be treated in the isolation of morbidity. While the Committee was concerned about this level of inconsistency and inaccurate information, it advised the Department to bring all of these organisations under one roof to come up with the most relevant and accurate statistics. The Committee supports the initiative taken by provincial health departments to remedy and improve their financial management. The Committee welcomes the agreement on the Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) reached between the Department and 40 health therapeutic groups to retain most critical and skilled health staff and the prioritisation of filling important vacant posts.