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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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Another Office or a Stronger System? The Institutional Test for Nigeria’s Digital Health Agenda

Jul 22, 2026
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Turning Livestock Waste into Fertiliser: Can a Kaduna Enterprise Cut Farm Costs and Support Better Nutrition?

Jul 20, 2026
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‘Where Does My Donated Blood Go?’ Tracing the Life-Saving Journey from Donor to Patient

Jul 19, 2026
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NIGERIA HEALTH WATCH LAUNCHES THE NIGERIA HEALTH WATCHERS NETWORK

Jul 17, 2026
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How a Philanthropic Donation Expanded Samaru PHC and Improved Access to Quality Care

Jul 16, 2026
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Renewing Commitments: Charting a Course for Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Healthcare System

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 12, 2025

Chukwuemeka Oguanuo (Lead Writer) Nigeria’s healthcare sector has long struggled with underfunding, weak regulation, and public distrust, driving a $1 billion annual medical tourism exodus. With declining official development assistance (ODA) from major donors, retaining every healthcare dollar has never been more urgent as the country strives for self-sufficiency. Despite efforts in health sector reforms […]

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The Tragic Loss of Kemi: A Wake-Up Call for Safer Motherhood in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 11, 2025

Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) A tragic video showing a pregnant woman named Kemi, who lost her life in Lagos on her way to give birth, went viral on Friday, April 4, 2025, According to some reports, she had arrived at a health facility in a critical condition and was referred to a secondary healthcare facility […]

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Unlocking the Value Chain in Motion: Testing Nigeria’s Bold Bet on Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 9, 2025

Mahdi Garba (Lead Writer)In August 2023, Nigeria’s second-largest pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), announced its exit from the country, ending its 51-year presence. Three months later, Sanofi, another leading pharmaceutical company, also announced their exit from Nigeria. The recurrent instability in the foreign exchange market and high manufacturing costs made it difficult for multinational companies to […]

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Kenya and Nigeria’s Journey in Healthcare Financing and Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 4, 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. Healthcare financing plays a crucial role in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by offering financial risk protection to individuals and shielding them from the financial hardships associated […]

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Why Increased Funding Is Not Enough to Reduce Nigeria’s Malnutrition Rates

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 26, 2025

Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Hadiza Mohammed (Lead Writers) The Nigerian government has followed through on its promise and increased its budgetary provisions for nutrition programmes, with a significant 33.7% increase in the 2025 proposed budget, from N127.24 billion in 2024 to N170.01 billion in 2025, bringing the total approved amount to 243 billion Naira. However, […]

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