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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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Kenya and Nigeria’s Journey in Healthcare Financing and Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 4, 2025

This article was co-authored by Africa Health Business and Nigeria Health Watch as part of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and drive action on Universal Health Coverage. Healthcare financing plays a crucial role in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by offering financial risk protection to individuals and shielding them from the financial hardships associated […]

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Why Increased Funding Is Not Enough to Reduce Nigeria’s Malnutrition Rates

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 26, 2025

Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Hadiza Mohammed (Lead Writers) The Nigerian government has followed through on its promise and increased its budgetary provisions for nutrition programmes, with a significant 33.7% increase in the 2025 proposed budget, from N127.24 billion in 2024 to N170.01 billion in 2025, bringing the total approved amount to 243 billion Naira. However, […]

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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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