Systems thinking in action: Lessons from Jharkhand's journey to reducing maternal mortality

Kumar, Sanjeev, Kumar, Anand, Goyal, Amit Kumar, Kumar, Ramkrishna, Bhushan, Pranav, Khan, Sarwar, Singh, Ajit Kumar and Keshri, Vikash Ranjan (2025) Systems thinking in action: Lessons from Jharkhand's journey to reducing maternal mortality. Dialogues in Health, 8: 100265. pp. 1-9. ISSN 2772-6533

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Abstract

Systems thinking is a comprehensive analytical method, historically utilized across diverse areas of computer science, management, and ecology, and is increasingly significant in health policy and systems research (HPSR) [1]. The renewed global focus on systems thinking in health programs is crucial for addressing complex health challenges, such as maternal health [2]. It enables a detailed analysis of health system operations, identifying key relationships and synergies affecting priority health service delivery. It highlights areas of system success and failure, determining integrated strategies for overall health system strengthening [3]. The World Health Organization's health systems framework outlines six interdependent building blocks: service delivery, health workforce, health information systems, access to essential medicines, financing, and leadership and governance [4]. These components must work in tandem, applying a systems thinking approach to address multifaceted challenges. Maternal healthcare is an essential health service that requires the synchronized functioning of all health system's building blocks and the application of systems thinking.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Health Policy
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
JGU School/Centre: Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development
Depositing User: Mr. Luckey Pathan
Date Deposited: 22 Jan 2026 14:24
Last Modified: 22 Jan 2026 14:24
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dialog.2025.100265
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/10712

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