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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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Healing Hidden Wounds: The Case for More Free Fistula Treatment Centres in Borno

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 22, 2025

Zainab Yetunde Adam (Lead Writer) I was greeted by the hum of sewing machines in the livelihood training hall at the Centre for Comprehensive Promotion of Reproductive Health (CCPRH) in Maiduguri, Borno, where women learn and practice their sewing skills. While activities went on, some of the women appeared partially detached from the crowd. A […]

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Rethinking Sustainable Health Financing in Africa: From Dependence to Partnership

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 15, 2025

Oluoma Omeje and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) Even though Africa’s Health Agenda is closely aligned with the global health agenda, it faces distinct challenges that set it apart, including the ongoing burden of infectious diseases and rising Non-Communicable Diseases. Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, made these strong submissions during the recent […]

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From Empty Plates to Empty Futures: The Economic Toll of Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 14, 2025

Olaoluwa Olatunde (Lead Writer) Malnutrition remains a public health emergency in Nigeria, with devastating consequences for both individuals and the nation’s economy. Malnutrition can lead to stunting when there is a lack of essential vitamins, minerals, and proteins in a child’s body which slows growth, weakens the immune system, and impairs brain development. This prolonged […]

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One Scar and A Lifetime of Suffering: The Link Between FGM and Obstetric Fistula

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 12, 2025

Dr Adachi Ekeh (Lead Writer) It begins with a cut. A seemingly small incision; often celebrated as a rite of passage and a symbol of purity and tradition. However, for millions of Nigerian women and girls, that single cut marks the beginning of a life-altering nightmare characterised by isolation, pain and stigma. Female Genital Mutilation […]

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#IWD2025: Accelerating Women’s Access to Quality Care for Improved Maternal Outcomes

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 8, 2025

Asari Ndem (Lead Writer) Access to quality maternal healthcare is influenced by how a society values women’s health and rights, impacting the care they receive during pregnancy and childbirth Maternal health has long been shaped by disparities in access to care, with equitable healthcare often out of reach for many women, particularly in underserved communities. […]

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