Health Systems

The public health and global health community talk about strengthening health systems. In this video, Dr Greg Martin provides a brief overview of what health systems are and how it is that the building blocks of health systems fit together.
Health systems are made up of 1) leadership, management and governance, 2) health finance, 3) human resources, 4) inventory, 5) infrastructure and 6) health intelligence. If the public health community is going to make improvements to health systems in poorer countries then we need to have a clear understanding of what they are. To improve health systems we need to apply what we understand about epidemiology and health economics to national programmes.
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[@terrylschmidtdrha7186]

Hats off to USC MPH On-line program - for us another outstanding video with Dr Greg Martin.

[@terrylschmidtdrha7186]

Another Powerful KZbin Video - giving us understanding and perspective. Thank you Dr Greg Martin and University of Maryland Graduate Institute!

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the comment Terry - couldn't have done this without your support and mentorship!

[@stephane1623]

Thank you so much Dr. Martin! This video will be the building block my future book related to the healthcare system in Haiti and the medical clinic. I have a conceptual framework of how health systems work as a result of this video. Absolutely wonderful! God bless.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the comment Stephane - great to hear about your upcoming book!!

[@HibaSiddique101]

EXCELLENT CONTENT!!! Everything encapsulated in 7 minutes!

[@olabisiogunbase1803]

Thank you Dr Martin. You really were able to simply this topic. Well done.

[@deneln]

This was excellent! Im glad i chose this video as an intro to the topic. what initially felt intimidating is by far easier to understand now! will subscribe!

[@dramarisegomes]

Brief but excellent overview about the health systems! Thank you Dr. Martin. You have been my mentor in Public and Global Health. Always clear, didactic.... Straight to the point!

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Marise - glad you liked it.

[@RushiLadani1995]

This is my first video of your channel and I am hooked! Thank you so much!

[@osborneosuegbu8752]

Wow! Awesome video of an overview of Health Systems. Very clear and easy to assimilate. I find it very useful to my knowledge on Health Systems as I am doing my Masters in Public Health at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Thank you Dr. Greg Martins.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the feedback Osborne!! Much appreciated. Good luck with your MPH

[@ahmedkhayrquraab229]

Thanks Dr martin for your simple and comprehensive tutors . Acually you are tauching area of my specialisation MScHSM .

[@chamikaward3091]

Thank you for this video Dr. Martin. It is very timely since I am looking at research paper topics for my MPH; this happens to be one of them!

[@gregmartin]

Hi Chamika - you're most welcome. Glad to hear that this video is helping!

[@angelarussell-wilks7709]

This is brilliant. Thank you for all of your fantastic videos, you are helping me through my MSc in Public Health!

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[@jamesjr728]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! A very informative and critical sharing for us Public Health Advocates! Congratulations Greg!

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the comment James - much appreciated. Glad you liked the video!

[@liatadesse8819]

Very informative and succinct presentation Dr. Martin! Thanks

[@dataman6744]

I love your to the point explanations. Really helping me understand the basics really quickly in my MPH.

[@eliahlumwago982]

Hey

[@banyaraung7940]

Fabulous explanation. Just incredible. Thank you so much for making it so easy to understand.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Banyar - Glad I could help.

[@aliciaumezuluora3741]

Thank you , this short video is extremely insightful. It just explained the health system within seconds. I can’t wait to share this video with my classmates. Thank you . 😊

[@gregmartin]

So nice of you Alicia - thanks for the great feedback!!

[@Dr-zj5uy]

I like the way u are presenting our MOH specially our Ministry needs to Listen for you Because this shows decentralisation of work

[@clb3728]

Great breakdown. Thank you.

[@niranjanr8075]

You really deserve to be called a doctor...seeing your video for only two days and understood almost everything

[@dr.dikeledimabalane4005]

Thanks for sharing this valuable information.

[@alinashahid2744]

YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER!

[@gregmartin]

Thanks very much for a lovely comment Alina

[@michelebaker8202]

Thank you, Dr. Martin!

[@gregmartin]

You're most welcome Michele.

[@tesfagetanew3649]

If I want to understand some concept in my professional circle, here I come. Really , I am grateful.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Tesfa

[@kellyanderson2672]

Hi Greg, your channel is so informative and interesting. You are so good at explaining concepts in a simple way! After watching this video and the one on health economics, I'm trying to understand conceptually, what drives costs in public health? Is it separate from cost drivers in health care more generally, or is this one and the same? Thanks!

[@pdomanico]

You have found your calling Greg! Well done.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Paul - I hope that you are well.

[@alihaji9416]

wonderful lecture with full information it really helpful

[@BlessedHighlyfavoured]

quick and easy way to understand the building blocks

[@gregmartin]

That's kind of you to say :) thank you!!

[@glenvilleliburd7829]

Great Series of videos.. Thank you so very much

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the comment Glenville - glad you liked the videos.

[@Guilherme33]

Excellent synthesis of a health system! Thanks, Greg

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Bacuri

[@felipe77yt74]

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[@rutendomachingura4032]

i like the way you presented ive been helped a lot

[@Abdur_Rafay_]

I'm so impressed by your every video. You are a knowledge hub Gerg

[@gregmartin]

Glad you like them! Thank you, Fahad.

[@PaperlessX]

This was very helpful, thank you...

[@gregmartin]

You're most welcome

[@emmienakamba6551]

Wow this is so nice, thank you so much for making me understand health systems in a short period of time 🙌 👏👏👏👏

[@gregmartin]

Glad you liked it, Emmie. Thanks for the feedback.

[@matthewcogan8705]

brilliant! thanks for sharing Greg!

[@gregmartin]

You're most welcome Matthew - thanks for the comment.

[@bishaarsamadoon7045]

I am doing my PhD in health policy and management, disbite your short clips, i am so grateful to you the way you are delivering the message. My question is, are there any vedios that you are explanning "Economic evaluation for health sector"? Hope you got my point. many thanks.

[@cherriemeitoling6426]

Thank you for this video Sir. This video was really informative and you are a great presentor. Keep it up Sir.

[@gregmartin]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DokterFani]

I just found this channel ❤️❤️❤️ best regards from Bali Indonesia

[@gregmartin]

Glad you like it

[@oscarmendez1477]

I am doing my ACE this semester for MPH and Health systems and infrastructure are my weakest points. Thanks, this was really, really but really well detailed in such short video!

[@gregmartin]

Happy to help! You are welcome!

[@tinyikontsako6387]

Doing Global Health this semester and now i understand health systems better

[@gregmartin]

Glad you got something out of this video.

[@felipe77yt74]

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[@gilbertruhekenya]

Hi Dr Greg, have appreciated your lecture and very interested with, can wish learn more about its, thank you.

[@gregmartin]

More to come! Thank you for the feedback!

[@mahednajiibshmahamud7853]

Thanks teacher

[@openroadtraveler1718]

I first fall semester syllabus subject is , health system and policy. Can you please guide me the best way to learn about it .

[@yassersami]

Thanks Dr. Martin for this brief and informative video. Could you please do another overview about different global health systems per country in your enjoyable and engaging way?

[@gregmartin]

Will do - thanks for the suggestion Yasser

[@ilight776]

thanks , it has great information

[@cjoseph3239]

Excellent video. Love your channel's content. In addition to your terrific narration, the artist is awesome. If you accept requests, would love to see an updated "State of Global Health" video. Thank you!

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the feedback Carol (much appreciated). And thanks for the suggestion re an updated State of Global Health (will do).

[@cjoseph3239]

Global Health with Greg Martin Thank you!

[@rakeshkumawat8142]

Awesome content sir

[@paulitebiye4168]

Good job Sir, You inspire me!

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Paul - its that kind of feedback that makes it work while. If I can help at all then I'm delighted!!

[@simonkihara652]

Am interested to have a career in health system management. which way can i secure a scholarship for an online class?Am from Africa Kenya my background is Med laboratory sciences.

[@usmledose646]

This is really helpful thanks

[@gregmartin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davisonmtonga5532]

Dr. Kindly clarify when one wants to do Master's in Internal Medicine for example from UK, does it mean all the things outlined will be covered during the course or? I want to do Internal Medicine from UK under Scholarship. However, based on the schemes there's just "Strengthening health systems and capacity " and not Internal Medicine.

[@ratnamandal4238]

Informative videos!

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Ratna - glad you liked it.

[@Omar-ql8ke]

Dr. Martin thanks a lot really you help us a lot because i usually watch for your video related to public health fields really beyond your knowledge you are so expert in the presentation. i am holding a bachelor of public health degree but now i am just making a lot of observation in order to select the most suitable field that i can prepare my next master degree so please may you help me kindly to give us general concept about the variety fields of public health.

[@gregmartin]

Hi there Omar - I think that you might find that this video answers some of your questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnnbmWSegrekm7s

[@AAChaudhry]

Well presented concise presentation.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Ayub

[@BibleBelieversFellowshipMukono]

good one greg, please keep the fire burning

[@MakeWorldBetterPlace3553]

Awesome

[@sirajgagan9422]

Sir it's really informative video thanks for sharing

[@gregmartin]

Most welcome! Thank you for your great feedback, Siraj.

[@ameerahm.q2320]

hi I have watched your video of research method an introduction I'm looking for a video talk about the society of the study and how to write about it so if you have a video on thie subject please send for me the link and excuse my fear language because I'm ont an English speaker . 😊

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the question Ameerah. I don't have a video out at the moment that deals with the study of society per se but will be making more study design videos in the near future.

[@KARLKELLY]

Wow, very insightful, I'm sure I will apply this in the future. Thanks. Kappa

[@gregmartin]

So great to hear. Thank you!!

[@yazkooabdu659]

useful lecture Dr Greg martin i will try to change health system of my country nee d More health system (somali)

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Yazkoo - good luck with the work that you are doing in Somali!

[@TheIbtisam65]

Thanks for informative video. I would like to ask a question please . What is a good book for public health you can recommend for me as I am interested to learn more about public health

[@felipe77yt74]

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[@Saudivo]

Pretty nice explaining 👍🏼

[@gregmartin]

Glad you liked it! Thanks

[@johnmmerole8317]

HI greg, you are a bit fast. probably you should slow down a little in your next video. thanks for your video. it is really clear

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the tip. I appreciate the feedback :)

[@mongodongo148]

Thank you for the very informative video Dr. Martin. I am planning on applying for a master's in public health next year and am looking for work experience to improve my application. You mentioned in another video that it is a bit of a chicken and egg scenario when applying for jobs without experience and it seems the same is true when trying to find work experience before applying for a MPH when you don't have an MPH. Do you have any advice with regards to getting paid work experience with just a Bsc, or is volunteering my best bet? Thanks very much.

[@gregmartin]

Hi Michael - thanks for the question. Its a tricky one. Getting paid work experience at your level is rare (but not impossible). I would suggest that you first look around for volunteering opportunities (which might lead to a paid position once you have your foot in the door). Good luck!!

[@bethelberhanu9287]

Thank you Dr Greg Martin and University of Maryland Graduate Institute! i wan your attention and comment to strengthen health system in nomadic people...what you suggest?

[@gregmartin]

Hi Bethel, Thanks for raising this very interesting point. It is not something that I know much about (Nomadic people) but will look into it. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

[@bethelberhanu9287]

Thanks Dr again

[@deebee4102]

Like the popsicle stand analogy 😊

[@gregmartin]

haha - thanks Dee Bee - I wasn't sure how that was going to go down. Glad you liked it!

[@felipe77yt74]

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[@manayedesta9132]

It is nice presentation ,can you give me a title for health system management

[@gregmartin]

Thank you for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@afiasondashi5965]

Kindly give us some references

[@docjimbocyberdoc]

Thank you for the very informative video. One spelling error: physical was spelled 'physcial'.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@tommyogren2253]

Interesting!

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Tommy - glad you found it interesting. Feel free to send suggestions for future video topics. Greg

[@kollisetyvenkateswarlu1780]

Tommy Ogren p

[@StopWhining491]

Content starts at about 1:17

[@chanvatanakly8100]

Thank you very much professor for sharing. I really appreciated your contribution. However, I would like to hear about the University of Maryland Graduate School scholarship opportunity. I am excited about Global Health and want to be involved with all related activities and improve my country's (Cambodia) Health System and globally.

[@gregmartin]

Thank you for your appreciation! It's fantastic to hear about your passion for Global Health and your dedication to improving Cambodia's health system and global health.

[@chanvatanakly8100]

@@gregmartin I am grateful for your replied and Kudos to all your sharing here and where else which is beneficial to everyone. Particularly to the health professionals.

[@rakhine123]

Excellent presentation video! If you have the chance, please create the next presentation for the public health educator. Many public health professions are facing the problem with medical health professions. Now, MD and RN are taking the public health professional jobs: community health director, public health program director, and public health administrator, and so on. Even though, MD and RN do not understand how to access the different ethnic groups to get the data or health information, they are still taking the program director positions. . MD and RN need to understand many secret things of public health professional experiences: political matters, social matters, business matters, and policy matters which are not studied or learned yet.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the comment Aung - I will certainly create a video that looks at the public health work force and the appropriate skills that are needed to be effective.

[@madonmatr4055]

كيف نذاكر ذا

[@jussuhbinali4739]

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR TYPES OF HEALTH SYSTEMS?

[@namjoonxnj5184]

english is not my first language so it's hard for me to understand, can someone please define them in a more simpler way? 😭😭 I did understand some and the way you explained it is incredible, but my brain works differently when i heard words that are unfamiliar. I don't get the Leadership Management and Governance part, also the Health infrastructure, i would love to understand them in a way where it's simpler for me

[@namjoonxnj5184]

i have to present this tomorrow and i'll be fucked up, i just know it

[@fatimachowdhry1654]

Dr.Martin..still have not heard back on my question :( quite disappointed..its been about a month now.

[@gregmartin]

Sorry about the delay. I have sent a reply. Please understand that I get a huge volume of questions and emails and find it hard to respond to all of them immediately. I have a family and a full-time job that have to take priority of responding to questions.

[@hameedkhateer7751]

Love from Afghanistan

[@sathishep691]

I am sathish from INDIA... I will joining on line Courses... Health Science... Reply Me Sir (7.10.2018)

[@gregmartin]

Hi Satish - I hope that you are enjoying the video content on my channel. Please feel free to suggest any additional videos that you might want to see.

[@sathishep691]

@@gregmartin : I'm Sathish from INDIA... I'm Pursuing M. Tech (Master of Technology Management)... Health Care System & Health Care Informatics.... Please upload videos ???... Reply Me Sir (18.10.2018)

[@thesekhufamily8895]

Are people the seventh block of health system

[@kincsoapati6643]

that is not really health system, i think. I am studying in the health care and I think you missed: the patient, nurses, doktors, the medicines, examination( CT, MRI, X-ray). What is really health system? soory about my negativ comment,this video was interesting, but not what i want.

[@captaintibi5396]

I know there is a Wits BCMP Year 1 student here😉😹

[@bishaarsamadoon7045]

I am doing my Ph.D in health policy and management, disbite your short clips, i am so grateful to you the way you are delivering the message. My question is, are there any vedios that you are explanning "Economic evaluation for health sector"? Hope you got my point. many thanks.

[@nilabhtirpude7911]

Awesome

[@bishaarsamadoon7045]

I am doing my Ph.D in health policy and management, disbite your short clips, i am so grateful to you the way you are delivering the message. My question is, are there any vedios that you are explanning "Economic evaluation for health sector"? Hope you got my point. many thanks.

[@gregmartin]

hi Bishar - thanks for the message. I have one video on health economics (that might not be at the level of detail the you're looking for). I'll be posting another one shortly. To learn more about economic evaluation, try going to dcp-3.org

[@profkalimullahthahim3469]

Awesome

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the comment Prof.