These events among others included the Life Esidimeni tragedy which led to the change of leadership of the department both politically and administratively. The meeting is also expected to set a tone for the newly elected PEC to develop a program for the implementation of 53rd National Conference & 13th Provincial Congress Resolutions. The meeting must map a way forward on how the ANC and all progressive structures must lead in ensuring that health is an apex proirity and not vulnerable to opportunistic forces which lead to its collapse.