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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

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Why Male Involvement in Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 12, 2025

Aisha Yarima Abdullahi (Guest Writer) Discussions on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) often prioritise women’s issues, such as access to contraception, maternal care, menstrual health and postpartum recovery. However, while these conversations are necessary, they create a noticeable gap. The lack of male involvement. As partners, fathers, and decision-makers, men are largely excluded […]

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Zero Tolerance: Stopping FGM in Nigeria and Empowering Survivors

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 8, 2025

Kingsley Onwuka and Zubaida Baba Ibrahim (Lead Writers) Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to cast a dark shadow over communities in Nigeria, inflicting not only physical harm on its survivors, but also deep emotional and psychological trauma. Despite existing laws prohibiting the practice, enforcement remains inadequate, allowing the harmful tradition to persist in many areas. […]

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Reimagining Health Financing in Africa: Navigating the Aftermath of the U.S. WHO Withdrawal

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 5, 2025

Emeka Oguanuo and Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writers) The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and 90-day pause in foreign aid programmes following President Donald Trump’s re-election have sparked a global health debate. While critics warn that this decision threatens Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the commitment to ‘leave no one behind’ others see […]

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Addressing Lassa Fever in Nigeria: The Case for Vaccines and Civil Society Engagement

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 1, 2025

Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) “When a pandemic strikes, saving lives hinges on rapid vaccine development and equitable access” — David Agunlofi, Programme and Communications Associate at Options Consultancy Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic disease endemic in West Africa, poses a recurring health challenge, particularly in Nigeria, where cases peak during the dry season […]

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Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis Remains a Threat for the Country’s Future

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 25, 2025

Dayo Ojerinde (Guest Writer) Nigeria is confronted with a paradox of food insecurity and widespread malnutrition. Despite Nigeria’s abundance of natural resources and expansive agricultural terrain, millions of people — especially children — struggle with stunting, wasting, and undernutrition. Food insecurity and malnutrition are closely linked. Food insecurity refers to the lack of access to […]

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