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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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Better Care in Kaduna: Funding and Workforce Solutions for PHC

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 10, 2025

Sheriff Gbadamosi and Aaron Bawala (Lead Writers) Kaduna State has made bold strides in revitalising its primary healthcare (PHC) system in recent years. With over 255 PHC centres renovated and the rollout of innovative health financing models, there is a clear commitment to strengthening frontline healthcare. Yet, behind these numbers lies a persistent dual challenge: […]

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You Are Not Alone: How Women Find Strength After Childbirth

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 8, 2025

Kenneth Ibe and Prudence Enema (Lead writers) Womi sat on the edge of the hospital bed, her newborn nestled beside her, tears quietly streaming down her face, not from pain or joy, but from an overwhelming wave of exhaustion, fear, and isolation. Despite the flood of congratulatory messages in family group chats and Facebook comments, […]

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Closing the Gaps: Nigeria and Kenya’s Primary Healthcare Journey to Comprehensive Quality Care

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 2, 2025

This article was co-authored by Africa Health Business and Nigeria Health Watch as part of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and drive action on Universal Health Coverage. In a rural clinic , a mother arrives with her feverish child, hoping for a diagnosis. The nurse on duty, overworked and lack of resources, does her best, […]

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Sparking Change: Youth Voices can Revolutionise Climate-Health Policy Advocacy

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 22, 2025

Anwuli Nwankwo and Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) One hot night in March, I woke up drenched in sweat, my bed soaked, the heat in Abuja almost unbearable. Despite my windows being wide-open and my standing fan on full blast, I could not to fall back asleep. As I lay there, I could not help but […]

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Not Just a Woman’s Job: Why Men Matter in Nigeria’s Fight to Reduce Zero-Dose Children

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 21, 2025

Abara Erim (Lead Writer) When Chinedu (not his real name) walked into the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Afikpo, a community in Ebonyi State, holding his one-year-old son, the nurses looked up in surprise. “Where is your wife?” one of them asked. “She’s at the shop today,” he replied. “I said let me bring my […]

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