An evaluation of the performance of the turkish health system in the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is among the deadliest pandemics due to its impact on human health and its spread throughout the world. The impact of this outbreak has led to social, economic and human institutional transformations, especially health. Analyzing the performance of health systems at the point of identifying problems related to the current situation and developing solution suggestions, while providing opportunities to develop policy suggestions that will minimize the effects of the pandemic in the short term, can provide new perspectives to service delivery in the long term. This study aims to evaluate the performance of the Turkish health system in the COVID-19 pandemic and to contribute to the solution of problems. Within the scope of the study, the economic, social and technological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were discussed, and its effects on the health system were evaluated. In the study, the performance of the health system and the reflections of the political and administrative system on the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic were also discussed. It is thought that this study will provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the steps taken in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the study, it will be possible to put forward a model proposal for the provision of health services in case of a global epidemic. In addition, in the COVID-19 pandemic, it is thought that the Ministry of Health will allow the evaluation of the health system and health service delivery. © 2021, Duzce University Medical School. All rights reserved.