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Thought Leadership

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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Telling the whole story: Better science communication for national development

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 7, 2019

ā€œWhen you think of Borno State, what is the first thing that comes to mind?ā€ 31 Nigerians answered this question and their answers were  ā€“ Insecurity, bombing, IDPs, Boko Haram, insurgency, tears, humanitarian crisis, war etc. Only one answer had a counter-narrative and that was ā€˜a land of resilienceā€™. While it is true that Borno […]

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“No be for Naija, We Love Life”: Demystifying Depression inĀ Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 31, 2019

Editorā€™s Note: This weekā€™s Thought Leadership piece comes from Dr. Mike Adeyemi Lawal, he is a physician with experience in Global health, operational research and advocacy. He demystifies the misconceptions that many Nigerians have about depression through a simple question and answer format and reminds us all that depression ā€œno dey show for face.ā€  End […]

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The Breast Milk Substitute Codeā€Š-ā€ŠTime for Implementation and Enforcement inĀ Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 24, 2019

Breast will always be bestThe importance of breastfeeding to improve the health and nutrition of infants and young children cannot be overemphasised. Breastfeeding gives children the healthiest start in life. It is sufficient and beneficial for nutrition in a babyā€™s first 6 months. Breast milk stimulates brain development and functions as an infantā€™s first vaccine. […]

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A case for an effective “Roof” over Primary Health Care inĀ Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 18, 2019

We were on a road trip to Jos, capital city of Plateau State, famous for having the most temperate climate in Nigeria. The ride had been smooth and uneventful, so nothing prepared us for the enchanting sight of rock and boulder formations flanking the road. The Riyom rocks delicately arranged one on top of the […]

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Vision Firstā€Š-ā€ŠUniversal Eye Health for Universal Health Coverage inĀ Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 10, 2019

The value of vision in our daily living is tremendous. However, many of us tend to take our eyesight for granted, until we develop vision problems. Vision loss has a detrimental impact on the lives of those affected, as well as on their families, friends, and society. Whether sudden or gradual, loss of sight can […]

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