Pandemics - a worrying global public health threat

Pandemics are one of the greatest existential threats facing humanity today. Over the last few centuries, we've seen outbreaks and epidemics kill millions of people. From plague in the 14th century to influenza in the 20th century, infectious disease has been able to ravage society again and again. More recently, we've seen MERS-Co-V, SARS, Ebola, Zika and others viruses spreading across the world. The public health and global health measures that need to be put in place are rather obvious and yet these things are not being done on the scale that is required.
Locally we need outbreak control measures that can engage with the epidemiology of zoonotic infections while at an international health level, we need countries to work with the World Health Organisation with the International Health Regulations (IHR).
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[@gregmartin]

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[@Tumivizion]

Who is watching this in 2020? Oh yea, Coronavirus is spreading fast!

[@yvettehaggerty167]

I wished I would have seen this before COVID-19

[@ikeoluwaabobarin9378]

I am and it's so insightful

[@uhmmyoda2592]

Yvette Haggerty ur right

[@spooookie2u]

www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ if it were as deadly as they claim, there would be far more deaths and far less recoveries. The media and those in charge are making it sound/seem worse than it actually is cos it benifits them to make people afraid. When people are afraid, they're more compliant. The main source media is bought off by the elitest and those pulling the strings. Open your eyes.. they're using the "Pandemic" as a method of control under the guise that its "for your own good" all the while making you/everyone suffer even more. even doctors and nurses are speaking out about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqW2Z3yZfNyanZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6qYYnp_eNZ_b6c videobanned.nl/aiovg_videos/caroline-reveals-the-contents-of-2-secret-zoom-meetings-from-may-2020-11-11-2020/

[@Schody_lol]

I'm watching in 2021.

[@potedude]

So Greg, how does it feel to be correct?

[@markernestmatute6145]

2:40 you started describing the COVID-19, absolutely terrifying

[@ladygenesis]

I was seriously about to write this comment xD That was terrifying as all hell

[@grounded7362]

Mark Ernest Matute: Yes he was describing the Covid-19 virus. They have been telling us for years what they are planing to do. Do you think it is just a coincidence that they run a simulation of such a pandemic in the US just a couple months before hand? And in other countries they ran the same simulation months to about a year earlier. They did the same thing with many other devastating events such as 9/11. Just months before they ran the exact simulation. This is not a coincidence! They tell us what they are going to do and the people just think it is a what if scenario, and when it happens just months later, they have totally forgotten about the premiere they were shown ahead of time. And by the way this covid-19 did not spread from an animal to a human. This is just the narrative they are selling the people. This covid-19 virus is an engineered virus.

[@grounded7362]

Do a search on "Event 201" You should then see other related videos come up about the same thing done in other countries.

[@grounded7362]

PBS News Hour covered this virus already nine months ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Scp3d8gKmLg9E

[@solomongrundy2211]

@@grounded7362 shut the fuck up, dumbasses like you shouldn't be allowed to use the internet, stop spreading misinformation, this was not "planned", massive amounts of research we're done on coronavirus, and we know that this pandemic was going to happen as early as 2007 (cmr.asm.org/content/20/4/660) and 2009 www.nature.com/articles/nm.3985, science already warned us about all this, but people like you prefer to listen to thin-foil conspiracy theories, go on live and die in ignorance, bastard

[@blacksouldown]

This video feels like watching nostalgia... imagine when this was made CV19 didn't exist. Ah the good old days. Italy 16/03/2020

[@Riccardo_dilo]

Già

[@avnishshrivastava2272]

U alive

[@Indylimburg]

It existed in a lab in Wuhan. We just didn't know.

[@lopamudrasaha8395]

It's terrifying how relatable your analysis to our current pandemic

[@superchiku]

Man watching this during the lockdown due to covid -19 is really giving me the jitters

[@tomliddicoat5180]

Really interesting content, especially fascinating to look at the warning signs whilst living through the current Covid-19 pandemic. I am an MPH student in England, I'm glad that I have found your channel. Now if we eventually go into lockdown I have an extra resource to learn from. To anyone reading this stay safe and good luck to you all and your loved ones in this time of uncertainty.

[@Darsh-od9il]

wow...... this man can see future

[@ikeoluwaabobarin9378]

Wow, I found your channel today and I have been able to gain insight and learn new global health concepts. I live in Nigeria and the country has a capacity deficit in pandemic management. The HIV interventions in the country are largely donor-funded but in the case of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, considering the disease burden in high capacity countries like the US and the UK the chances of getting any significant aid is slim. We must then begin to look within and coordinate our resources and expertise as a nation for pandemic control.

[@pattycustodio4995]

I live in the Philippines and I can confidently say, currently living in a pandemic, 7 months in since the start of lockdown and still in lockdown, that no we were not and are not ready for an epidemic. Especially cuz our government isn’t doing anything

[@bazstrutt8247]

Your question at the end has been answered..., No, my country was not prepared at all.... But neither were the vast majority of other countries

[@smiller841]

Watching this nearly 2 years after COVID-19 began and I'm so disappointed in this country. (US)

[@adoseofcare]

This aged well.

[@shriyakhan6996]

its crazy how exact his pandemic analysis was only a year before COVID's breakout...

[@melizabeth0274]

Watching this in 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic. This is why it’s frustrating when people say “Covid is a hoax;” it’s like people think a pandemic is such an unrealistic occurrence, but really, if you look at history, they’ve happened many times before.

[@geocoach]

Preventing Spark risk seems very difficult for a global scale and perspective.

[@terrylschmidtdrha7186]

Dr Martin - in the US Winter Quarter starts today (January 8, 2018) - and this will be focus for the first class. Thank you for creating. Terry

[@gregmartin]

You are most welcome Terry and as always, thanks for your ongoing support and mentoriship

[@MamunurRashid-uf4ft]

Very simple and concise- great video! Thank you for sharing with us, Martin! Need to pay more attention on precautionary measures, especially for developing countries. Great video- simple and concise! Need more attention and precautionary measure Great video- simple and concise! Need more attention and precautionary measure

[@gregmartin]

Mamunur Rashid thanks for the feedback

[@vanradosevich4249]

"What can we do to mitigate the risks"? 1) Have strict rules on international air travel, 2) People traveling from developed countries to third world countries must be vaccinated and must go through quarantine on the return trip, 3) Trade from third world countries must be asymmetrical, i.e. nothing comes directly from a third world country to a developed country, inspection is done in the third world country, and reinspected in the developed country. More rules will be necessary. More people, more rules.

[@ozzyinch]

This is great! You are great! Thank you!!!

[@gregmartin]

You are very kind indeed.. Thanks for the comment. :)

[@phkhald]

Thank you Dr.Martin for your valuable channel and informative contents. Nowadays, during the event of global outbreak of OCVID-19, I think my country - Saudi Arabia- has been doing well so far to control the pandemic locally.

[@fluxpistol3608]

Welcome to 2020 corona

[@2Beigatti]

We are not prepared to handle the global spread of an infectious disease. Especially if it’s airborne, international air travel could help the agent spread to most or even all major population centers. I’m thankful for the IHR and WHO doing their jobs, but I seriously doubt we could handle a deadly infectious disease spread via mass transit! Great video, by the way, I love your presentation style

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for sharing 2Beighatti. Great to get insights from other places.

[@burgerman101]

You’re right and will probably be right even if Covid-19 disappeared.

[@harianlorax2612]

Your video is a hell of prophecy!

[@Wingnutcaseman]

And you don’t need to be an expert. Anybody who checks out the science of pathogens knows the next pandemic isn’t a matter of if but when.

[@ahmedmishuk8362]

The videos are really helpful to get the comprehensive idea regarding various aspects of public health. The only problem is the waiting time. I think frequent uploads will help the audiences more.

[@gregmartin]

ahmed mishuk thanks for the feedback. I absolutely agree and will try to create more frequent videos in the near future 👍🏻

[@maxthedm]

Ireland has a weekly surveillance report regarding notifiable diseases so I would think any surge in hospitalisations would be noticed. Whether the resources or infrastructure are in place in case of a pandemic, I don't actually know... Thanks for your videos, I always find them interesting and helpful as I would love to work in infectious disease control someday. Keep up the good work!

[@gregmartin]

maxthedm hi. Thanks for the comment. I’m in Ireland too!!

[@TheKewlPerson]

We should've listened to you...

[@corevalence6930]

To respond to your last question, I live in South-Africa and no, I know that This country does not have the capability to control something like this, which is why I am finding myself here... Looking for answers and a strategy...

[@jyyln]

you doing good 11 months later?

[@clairebhavani3527]

Thanks for vids!! We are in New Zealand and watching your vids as part of our learning for Applied Science diploma.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks Claire - wow - that's a real compliment. Please say hello to your Applied Science class from me. Let me know if there is any specific content that you'd like me to create and I'll get on it.

[@user-mw4qi1kx3o]

Ok. This is bad.

[@eptsam27]

Did you just describe the COVID-19?

[@mzumalgas4432]

I live in South Africa I really don't think we are ready to tackle epidemic because of dependency in other countries for vaccines and they can be expensive

[@Springz55]

Little did we know 3 years later everything would be hell

[@FinalCurse]

just watched your research videos, thanks ! although i still have got no clue how standard deviation works with the variables :C

[@gregmartin]

Hi Jasper - thanks for the comment and I'll be sure to create a video that looks at Standard Deviation soon :)

[@fatimachowdhry1654]

Hi Dr.Martin, I hope you are well! Love the videos and your accent :). I just wanted to check with you and ask if a certificate in Public Health may lead to me getting a job as a starting point if the cert is from a place like NIH?

[@gregmartin]

Hi there Fatima - yes indeed, having a certificate will certainly help in terms of getting a job in public health.

[@carpo719]

Here we go folks

[@kray9438]

This is eerie. The smile immediately after talking about bio terrorism really didn’t do much to put me at ease. I’d be interested to know, how did you react when this all started to unfold? What actions did you take? And what are you thoughts on the current situation?

[@lourdyregis7033]

Hi Mr. Greg nice, nice video! Could you clarify this question for me please! Why someone who has a bachelor degree in Public Health should go for an MBA?

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the question - a lot of public health is just about "getting things done". In fact, arguable, the definition of public health is the practical application of epidemiology. An MBA provides training in managing organisations including public health organisations.

[@Ping5110]

Hi Greg. Excellent videos. I have signed up for an online MPH with UCC (I am an irish GP but currently living in South Africa for next year or so) and would like to prepare for part 1 of the MFPHMI at the same time with a view to applying for the scheme. Do you recommend any particular books to help me with this? Thanks so much. Ryan.

[@gregmartin]

Hi Ryan, glad to hear that you're interested in the higher specialist training in public health medicine scheme (I'm in my 3rd year of the scheme at the moment). For part 1, a book that everyone seems to use is "Mastering Public Health" (available on Amason). It's got useful frameworks etc. that can be used to answer Part 1 questions. Good luck.

[@jvaughan9975]

Great video. Your explanations are clear and concise.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the feedback :)

[@sagarikahewakurunduge4306]

This is a great video. I am from Australia currently studying nursing. I don't have any experience in reg 'outbreak control' measures. Does it increase recently?

[@parsatayebi7652]

Do you have experience on pandemics yet? Lmao.

[@emteg]

It's extremely eerie to watch this in 2020. "No one could have seen this coming". Yeah...

[@overhang88]

In answer to your last questions: America and No

[@myrna5277]

Indonesia and no

[@weareallbornmad410]

Poland and No

[@ThePlatypus94]

Boy, he drew a matching portrait of SARS-CoV-2 before it came into existence... It feels very uncanny, but it goes to prove the soundness of the scientific argument 😅

[@grumpyae86]

Wow!! I've just started studying about Data Science and I come across this (more than 2 years old) and we're going through a pandemic.

[@falehalyazidi956]

Dr. Martin It is a very good and amazing video. I didn't know DCP3 before this video So, good to to know it. I've searched for it and found it valuable. I Like the way you present the ideas and summarize the topic Thanks Faleh Lecturer of Public Health .

[@gregmartin]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@Travelsolonotalone]

as you said some countries struggling with thier own problems , sir i am from india. India had eleminated polio in 2011 but the struggle to eleminate TB is still goingon.

[@joselyncafun475]

I know that accent! I am a Wits Graduate '93. Doing my MPH currently. Great series!!

[@gregmartin]

hi Joselyn - great to connect. I'm a Wits Grad too ('98). Where are you doing your MPH?

[@Steve_Van777]

This guy should have been running the world when this video was made

[@kaimonarch2321]

Yes we should be worried

[@giantmonkey101]

And so it begins......

[@charlieboy-420]

2020 and our luck ran out, the inevitable happened. This man could see into the future, psychic!

[@MrDan11422]

264,000 Americans have died as of today from what you talked about 2 years ago.

[@horner5435]

Fantastic video as always, thank you (Global Health MScGH student)

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the feedback David - much appreciated. Good luck with your MSc :)

[@peterrusselbrooks5423]

Which Uni

[@ABSTemu]

How about prevention or eradication studies/investigations as opposed to controlling?

[@gregmartin]

I like your optimism Apollo - yes indeed, we should be ambitious and be thinking​ about eradication and prevention!

[@madmadoent.9370]

Who s watching this in 2021 .. and sees how stupid we were to not expect such a world disaster..

[@almeezan9150]

so we ran out of luck

[@varsha.parihar4814]

Superb

[@JoyceBAE.]

Greg : be prepared pandemic will come Coronavirus : l'm here my name is covid19

[@judithmackay4433]

How uncannily prophetic... from the pre-COVID days. Dr Judith Mackay

[@ziamyzebra1]

Am from India : With our huge population containment of disease outbreak is a very difficult task . Recently we had a surge in dengue cases and it took 3-4 months to stop the spread .

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for sharing that Abi - I think that controlling outbreaks isn't easy and I imagine that in India, given the size of the population its especially challenging

[@brianbyrne4443]

IRELAND / NOT READY NO WAY

[@Teomaniac]

I live in one

[@player95]

☹️

[@4767039]

Welcome to 2020!

[@samarpanadhikari1601]

SIR,I AM FROM NEPAL AND I AM STUDYING BACHELOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH HERE.CAN I GET A JOB IN WHO,IF HOW?WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE?I AM WILLING TO SYLTUDY MPH TOO.IS IT A GOOD SUBJECT ?

[@gregmartin]

Hi there - yes, an MPH is a good next step.

[@bazstrutt8247]

So the views on this video have increased lots over the last few weeks.... I wonder why...mmmmmmmm

[@fjefferynelson9946]

This gentleman could be the Brit’s version of Tony F here in the States.

[@hardeepbabhauri7379]

We was lucky but not now Covid 19 🤧😷🤒🤕

[@veronikkawong5975]

home

[@themontu7066]

Oh, seeing this as a recommended video in April 2021.......... This is still a great video, but very on the nose. Also, I'm from the US. Sure, we could've responded properly and helped others if we just had the right leadership, but.....

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the comment Kait

[@Indylimburg]

Trump did everything Fauci and other experts recommended: closed borders, closed the economy, shut down travel, focused efforts on protecting critical infrastructure and vulnerable populations. Remember that when the Trump administration imposed the travel bans that Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Biden called it racist and went out parading around for the cameras, no masks, in China Town. Then Democrats flipped and went from saying that Trump did too much to saying he wasn't doing enough, that everyone needed to hide inside for eternity, that you needed to wear ten masks. The only thing Biden did after taking office was push for more mask mandates after the majority of vulnerable populations were already vaccinated.

[@sumanpyakurel2059]

update the recent covid 19 documentry 🙏

[@haraldurkarlsson1147]

I saw this video a year ago. Brother had I known...

[@paragonofgood]

Looks like our luck ran out eh...

[@hangkumchang2782]

With science to help us better understand our lives and the surroundings, we can 'prophesize' the future.

[@carlbennett2586]

How can we find out what’s going on ?? There are so many of us that have whatever this is ... Everyone has the same symptoms but yet no test is picking this up ..

[@mehdiabbas5743]

"WHO" is watching this now! #pandamic2020 . This damn thing is still going on, 9 months in.

[@ammarhalees6370]

Almost a year in.

[@pattyalzawara2267]

Love your accent

[@patrickohennesy6539]

Who’s watching in 2020

[@jarrodstowe805]

2019-nCoR

[@irisperez1209]

Recommended brought me here to

[@isaiahsmith6359]

2020 corona virus.... we got lucky again

[@likestomeasurestuff3554]

Who is watching in April 2020?

[@joefeigenbutz4011]

I can't be the only one searching for comments from 4 or 5 years ago saying that a pandemic will never happen in or lifetime?

[@GreenPartyHat]

Just been lucky....

[@helcat5535]

How popular are you right now, Mister Martin? :)

[@carlbennett2586]

This is real I’m living it now This is effecting my life in ways you can’t imagine White tongue Yellow loose stools Brown urine Knumb hands And loads more Drs are saying every test is in normal range but I know something is going on

[@ASMRGRATITUDE]

Did you die?

[@lucynakajor9186]

Prophetic, wasn`t it?

[@wheelstkwheels2450]

Are you are real epidemiologist looks what is happening today covid 19

[@meelah1155]

POV you watching this in 2021 could never be me😗🤌…….. Y’all got y’all mask right

[@kathytoms1008]

Imagine being so correct

[@johnny11415]

so basically we ran out of luck !

[@SuperBhavanishankar]

this guy do predictions omg

[@modelwhhyyy]

guys... he predicted it

[@Crissy24ful]

Ha ha whats the probability of having a pandemic? 100% were in one now. Very scary and fascinating. Great video

[@didolavox9647]

lol our luck ran out 2 years later XD

[@thequeenbee3984]

If only he new in 2020, we would have COVID-19

[@SkyOfTheUniverse]

Nah will never happen.....

[@ilyasabdullahishuaybdr2485]

Smart guy. Einstine ain't got shit on you I tell ya that

[@freddifish4179]

Nice informative video but that constant smiling, while talking about pandemics creeped me the fuck out.

[@gregmartin]

Thanks for the feedback Freddi - will keep that in mind. :)

[@shadabkhan2484]

Just wanna know how you doing now