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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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Beyond the Counter: How CareHub Is Linking Pharmacy Customers to Primary Health Care in Lagos

Jun 22, 2026
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Beyond Genotype Awareness: Nigeria Must Build a Sickle Cell Response That Serves Warriors

Jun 20, 2026
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Three Months After Speaking Out, Indabo Residents Still Await Improved PHC Services

Jun 18, 2026
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Nigeria Cannot Prevent the Next Outbreak if It Cannot Diagnose It

Jun 17, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Moji Makanjuola on Building Public Trust Through Health Journalism

Jun 16, 2026
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An Unseen Grief: Maternal Mortality’s Impact on Infants and Children

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 30, 2024

Sonia Biose and Sunday Oko (Lead Writers) Maternal mortality remains a critical challenge, impacting homes, families and communities globally. A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the alarming indices, revealing that in 2020, a maternity-related death occurred nearly every two minutes. This equates to approximately 800 daily maternal deaths from preventable causes daily […]

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Accelerating Pathways to Universal Health Coverage Strategies for 2030 Success: Insights from the 65th NCH

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 30, 2024

By Safiya Shuaibu Isa The 65th National Council on Health, held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, drew participation from diverse sectors that make up the backbone of Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The theme of the event was ‘Accelerating Pathways to Universal Health Coverage Strategies for 2030 Success’ was informed by three sub-themes: a. Health Workforce Development: Building […]

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Mobilising Young Changemakers for a Climate-Ready Future in Africa.

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 28, 2024

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) The Climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but a present reality that is disrupting ecosystems, economies, and communities worldwide. Although climate change is global, its most severe impact is seen in Africa. According to the United Nations Environment Programme “Africa has contributed negligibly to the changing climate, with just about two […]

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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024: Nigeria’s Fight Against the “Superbugs”

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 23, 2024

Sonia Biose (Lead writer) “In the century since Alexander Fleming stumbled across penicillin in a laboratory in London, antibiotics have become a mainstay of medicine, transforming once-deadly infections into treatable and curable conditions. However, Antimicrobial Resistance threatens to unwind that progress making it, without question, one of the most pressing health challenges of our time.” — Dr […]

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Charting the Course: Reducing Neonatal and Under-5 Mortality by 50% in Ekiti State

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 21, 2024

In this week’s feature, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Ekiti State, reflects on his four-year tenure transforming the state’s health sector. Through leadership, active engagement with citizens, data-driven innovation, and strategic partnerships, Ekiti State has achieved tremendous results: halving neonatal and under-5 mortality rates, reducing teenage pregnancies by 36%, and […]

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