dr zungu emphasized that, for the department to achieve it�s goals and targets, rationalization and alignment within the department is crucial and she further unpacked the structural set--up that supports this process. she indicated that the department will, on finalization of this process be categorized by four regions managed through regional teams and each region will be led by regional general manager. currently, the department has eleven health districts in line with the ten district municipalities and one metro in kwazulu--natal. the three day workshop was characterized by informative presentations and report backs and everyone participated with enthusiasm. managers shared the platform deliberating on progress, ideas, plans, challenges, interventions and resolutions. the atmosphere entailed objective assessments, commendations, constructive criticism and a team spirit which strived for the positive impact where it matters � on the ground (in our communities). during the workshop, the department was joined by the national department of health and the office of the auditor--general. the national department of health deliberated on nhi and the office of the auditor--general on drivers of internal control to achieve clean administration. both deliberations were informative and useful to the management of the department. convening such a workshop indeed affirmed the commitment by dr sibongile zungu and her management team in the administrative leadership of the department. closing the workshop, dr zungu highlighted that everyone has a role to play in tackling the challenge of disease burden and ensuring a long and healthy life for all south africans. she continued to unpack quite a number of resolutions that will ensure that the department of health in kwazulu--natal achieves this. she encouraged all managers that they should never stop to strive for better. �change for the better is within all of us. let us continue to serve our communities with commitment and make a great impact where it matters most� said dr sibongile zungu.