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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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Nigeria Must Turn Maternal Health Commitments into Functioning Care

Oct 14, 2026
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New Lassa Fever Evidence To Shape Vaccine Research And Outbreak Preparedness Across West Africa

Oct 12, 2026
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WHO Pandemic Hub sets ambitious goal to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours

Oct 12, 2026
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In Kenya, a Community Programme Supports Adolescent Mothers in Korogocho

Oct 12, 2026
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West African Health Organisation Supports Roundtable on Financing Lassa Fever Vaccine Development during the World Health Summit in Berlin (Germany)

Oct 10, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Isra Chaker on Reimagining Maternal Health Philanthropy and Saving Mothers’ Lives

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 4, 2026

Olubunmi Oyebanji, Onyedikachi Ewe, and Chinwendu Iroegbu (Lead writers)“For every $1 invested in maternal health, it yields $9 in economic returns for the community and society,” says Isra Chaker, Founder and CEO of Every Pregnancy. This is why saving women during childbirth is not only a health priority, but also a clear development and economic […]

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Beauty Without Burden: Why Nigeria Must Keep Lead Out of Cosmetics

By Habibat Lawal | May 2, 2026

Habibat Lawal Ohunene and Chinwendu Iroegbu (Lead writers) Across Nigeria, beauty products are part of everyday life. A woman might buy eyeliner from an open market, body cream from a neighbourhood chemist, powder from an online vendor, or a so-called “organic” mixture from a beauty seller recommended by a friend. For many families, products such […]

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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access

By Uche Kennedy and Sunday Oko | April 28, 2026

On 14 July 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidelines recommending twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention. In large trials, twice-yearly lenacapavir delivered near-complete protection against HIV, including zero infections in one major study and very few in another. The guidance brings new momentum to a […]

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As Foreign Aid Declines, Can Pension Funds Fill Nigeria’s Health Financing Gap?

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 22, 2026

Chibuike Alagboso (Lead writer) Nigeria’s pension fund assets grew by 20% in 2025, rising from N22.9 trillion in January to over ₦27 trillion by December. However, the bulk of these assets remains concentrated in federal government securities, effectively financing fiscal deficits, while a smaller share is allocated to equities listed on the stock exchange. While […]

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As Things Fall Apart with ODA, Can Nigeria Finally Fund Its Own Health System?

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 18, 2026

Yasir Jamal Bakare and Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writers) The preliminary figures from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report landed like a final verdict. Official development assistance from the world’s wealthiest nations fell by 23.1% in real terms in 2025, the largest annual decline in the entire history of recorded foreign aid. This […]

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