This chapter introduces health recovery processes, recommending realistic engagements backed by appropriate conceptual tools. Direct experience supported by the literature warns against linear narratives, ready-made solutions and missions accomplished! The nature of stresses and shocks, and their influence on health systems is discussed. The politics of transition and its implications are highlighted. Situation analysis, debate, and proposed intervention as the main drivers of a sound recovery process are reviewed. A situation analysis covers patterns, trends, and resource levels across a disrupted healthcare landscape including appraisal of vulnerabilities and strengths. An informed, contextualised debate regarding political settlement, demography, economy, privatisation, and urbanisation is needed with all stakeholders. Supporting health recovery processes entails seizing opportunities, while containing harmful drives. Realistic strategies and effective measures must be negotiated with overambitious stakeholders. The chapter concludes with advice on designing, managing, and evaluating recovery-oriented interventions, and readings to deepen the study of health recovery processes.