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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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Building Resilience: Can Nigeria Build a Stronger Health System in Tight Fiscal Times?

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 1, 2025

Ibukun Oguntola and Kenneth Ibe (Lead writers) Nigeria is at a critical juncture in advancing health financing reforms to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Despite recent progress, public spending on health remains insufficient, out-of-pocket (OOP) payments account for approximately 75-76% of total health spending which is among the highest in the world, continuing to pose […]

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Maternal Deaths in Nigeria: When Systemic Neglect Meets Medical Complications

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 29, 2025

Aaron Bawala (Lead writer) When my wife went into labour at night in June 2025, I was fortunate to be there to support her. As the hours passed, I watched her endure the excruciating pain of labour contractions. The experience was both humbling and terrifying, but amidst it all, I felt deeply grateful that I […]

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Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Becoming Untreatable and a New Study Shows Why

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 28, 2025

Imole Agunbiade and Favour Solomon-Uwakwe (Lead writers) When Emeka (not his real name) began showing symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), specifically a burning sensation during urination, he felt embarrassed and, like many others, sought a quick remedy from a patent medicine vendor who gave him a broad-spectrum antibiotic. However, the treatment did not […]

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Rethinking Solutions: How a Positive Deviance Lens Can Strengthen Primary Health Care

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 22, 2025

Dr Emeka Kanebi (Lead writer) ‘Not all deviance is negative; without it, we would never change the world’ — Stacy Pershall Primary health care (PHC) is a non-negotiable cog in the healthcare delivery system but somewhat remains the holy grail in most healthcare systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria.  With 2030 in view and […]

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How Antimicrobial Resistance Threatens Maternal Health in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 18, 2025

Chinwe Catherine Eze and Tzar Oluigbo (Lead writers) In maternity wards across sub-Saharan Africa, the battle for life is fought on two fronts: against the complications of childbirth, and against infections that refuse to respond to treatment. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the ability of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to withstand medicines that once worked, is […]

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