Introduction
The rapid expansion of the private hospital sector is also evident across the country with many new facilities opening. Quality of care and cost of services is an increasing cause for concern. Greater regulation of the private secondary and tertiary care facilities is well recognized and will be a focus of attention during this sector programme. More supervision and accreditation will be introduced along with clinical management protocols. More attention is providing to establish the lower tiers of the system with appropriate referral systems in place, including improved patient tacking systems.