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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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Curated Conversations: Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum on Building Africa’s Capacity to Respond to Epidemics

Nov 06, 2026
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Kwadon Residents Raise Concerns Over Lack of Ambulance for Emergency Maternal Referrals

Nov 06, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Dr Abasi Ene-Obong on Why Nigeria Must Own Its Genomic Future

Nov 04, 2026
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How Communities Connect Mothers to Skilled Care in The Gambia’s North Bank Region and Nigeria’s Jigawa State

Nov 02, 2026
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Less Waiting, Less Waste: Kaizen Institute Is Improving Pharmacy Services Across Kaduna PHCs

Oct 31, 2026
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Why Investing in Nigerians’ Reproductive Health Fuels Rights, Choice, and Progress

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 16, 2025

Precious Ajayi and Sheriff Gbadamosi (Lead writers) Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the sixth most populous country globally, with an estimated population of 236.7 million people. With an annual growth rate of 2.52%, the population is projected to double by 2050. According to the 2025 United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report, […]

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Nigeria Set to Host Global Interministerial Conference on AMR: Time to Mobilise the Private Sector

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 12, 2025

Emeka Oguanuo and Christopher Bassey (Lead writers) Nigeria will make history as the first African country to host the Global Interministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), scheduled for June 29–30, 2026. Announcing this milestone and inaugurating the Ministerial Advisory Planning Committee , comprising Nigeria’s three ministries, Health, Livestock Development, and Environment, under the leadership of the […]

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How Male Involvement in Pregnancy Can Reduce Maternal Deaths in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 5, 2025

Aaron Bawala and Sheriff Gbadamosi (Lead writers) The patriarchal nature of many Nigerian rural communities underplays men’s role in supporting pregnant women, believing that women can manage pregnancy with little or no support from their spouses or partners. This cultural norm can negatively affect a woman’s health-seeking behaviour, especially in settings where men control financial […]

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Nigeria’s Medical Oxygen Crisis: A Life-or-Death Issue for Women and Children

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 4, 2025

Chibuike Alagboso (Lead writer) Over 5 billion people globally lack access to safe, quality, and affordable medical oxygen services, according to the Lancet Global Health Commission on Medical Oxygen Security published in February 2025. This represents a significant access gap when compared to other essential medicines, the commission found. Oxygen is not only vital for […]

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Vaccine Financing Saves Lives: Gavi’s 6.0 Replenishment Shows Why

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 1, 2025

Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writer) Seatbelts began as a simple safety feature, often dismissed at first as inconvenient. But over time, this innovation proved transformational. Countries that mandated its use saw road deaths decrease. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seatbelts have saved over 374,000 lives in the U.S. alone since 1975. The […]

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