• Development of essential packages of health services
• Development of essential list of drugs
• Development of clinical & public health protocols
• Development of performance standards
• Establishment of mechanisms for referral and control of access to services
• Procurement of drugs
• Procurement of equipment
• Health facility development
• Health facility maintenance
• Equipment and vehicle maintenance
• Contracting health services
• Undertaking research on operational or clinical topics of concern
• Dissemination of relevant health research and best practices