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Analytical and opinion-led pieces that examine the policy, governance, and political economy shifts shaping health in Nigeria, Africa, and globally. This category features evidence-informed arguments and critical reflections that interrogate assumptions, clarify trade-offs, and point to practical reforms. The goal is to strengthen advocacy and decision making by linking ideas to real system constraints and opportunities.

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One Vision, One Future: Why Africa's Health Financing Is a Global Reset

May 27, 2026
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The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait

May 25, 2026
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Beyond Emergency Response: Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Communication Infrastructure

May 23, 2026
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Drug Shortage at Jere PHC in Kaduna Leaves Patients with Chronic Illnesses Without Medication

May 22, 2026
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Lessons from the 2026 HFN Conference on Innovation, Financing and Universal Health Coverage

May 20, 2026
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Nigeria–US Health MoU: What It Means for Financing, Sovereignty, and Accountability

By | January 4, 2026

At the start of every year, Nigeria Health Watch takes stock of the trends likely to influence Nigeria’s health landscape. This year is different. Instead of a wide-ranging reflection,we focus on the newly signed Nigeria–United States health Memorandum of Understanding, as it may be one of the most consequential development shaping health financing, delivery, and […]

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Keeping Noma Under Control: Why Nigeria Must Not Lose Momentum

By | December 29, 2025

Dr. Adachi Ekeh and Sheriff Gbadamosi (Lead writers) For too long, noma has remained a disease of silence, devastating children in extremely poor and socially excluded communities. In Nigeria, the infection disproportionately affects children living in extreme poverty, where weak health systems and delayed care allow the disease to progress rapidly. Without timely treatment, noma […]

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Why Health Insurance Must Be On Every Nigerian’s Holiday Plan

By | December 24, 2025

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead writer) Across Nigeria, December has its own rhythm. Flights are packed, roads are busier, and plans for family reunions, weddings, and “just one more” trip before the year ends pile up quickly. The spirit is festive and joyful, and the country feels alive. December is also a month of long journeys, late […]

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No More Delays: An Urgent Call to Turn Nigeria’s Healthcare Dreams into Reality

By | December 20, 2025

Dr Emeka Kanebi (Lead writer) The time to act is now. Nigeria can no longer afford to let healthcare aspirations remain mere rhetoric. Transformative results must follow bold intentions. This urgency was unmistakable at the World Health Expo (WHX) Leaders Africa, held on 9–10 December 2025 in Accra, Ghana, under the theme “Catalysing Africa’s Health […]

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Open Letter to the Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members: Pass the Customs and Excise Tariffs (Consolidation) (Amendment) Bill

By | December 19, 2025

Nigeria Health Watch Dear Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members, Nigeria faces a “double burden of disease” where diseases such as HIV, malaria, and Lassa fever cause major illness and death and the rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are rapidly increasing. This has created growing pressure on a health system already […]

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