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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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Harnessing Digital Technology for Universal Health Coverage In Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 20, 2024

Yasir Jamal Bakare (Lead Writer)Since its inception in December 2023, the New Strategic Health Vision has advanced steadily. This transformative plan is reshaping Nigeria’s healthcare system by extending beyond service delivery to unlocking the healthcare value chain through data-driven innovations and solutions, all with the goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). During the recent […]

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Preparedness is Key: Strengthening the Research Ecosystem in West Africa

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 19, 2024

Oluomachukwu Omeje and Kemisola Agbaoye (Lead Writers) Infectious disease outbreaks remain a challenge in the West African region, driven in part by significant cross-border migration. The area has experienced persistent outbreaks of diseases that have become endemic, like malaria. Lassa fever and Ebola virus disease (EVD). Its diverse geography and interlinked economies foster close ties […]

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Pandemic Preparedness in West Africa: Multiplayer Collaborative Solutions for a Changing Climate

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 13, 2024

Oluomachukwu Omeje (Lead Writer) The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as one of humanity’s most significant health threat, with significant impacts across Africa. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns are severely having an affect on human health, compounding risks to individuals and communities. Particularly concerning is climate change’s effect on vector-borne diseases; […]

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New Executive Order: Hope for Nigeria’s Health Sector Amid the Economic Challenges

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 9, 2024

Emeka Oguanuo and Alexander Chiejina (Lead Writers) In the midst of an economic crisis that undermines Nigerians’ access to quality healthcare, President Bola Tinubu’s landmark Executive Order, signed in June 2024 and operationalised in October, sets a bold course to improve healthcare affordability, expand access, and position the country as a global hub for health […]

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Strengthening Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Better Maternal and Child Health in Kano State

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 6, 2024

Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) Maternal mortality continues to critically impact women of reproductive age across Africa. In Nigeria, research shows that maternal and infant mortality rates are highest in the northeast and northwest zones and lowest in the southeast and southwest. Kano State has the highest maternal mortality rate, with 377.8 per 100,000 live births, […]

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