The migration of South African nurses to foreign countries has had a noticeable impact on health services in most of the rural and urban areas. Despite the fact that there are no official figures for the number of nurses who have left the country staff at clinics and hospitals are feeling the strain of vacant posts. In this audio report, Thandeka Teyise speaks to the Human Resources Director for Development in the Department of Health, Rose Mdlalose about research into the problem and potential solutions.