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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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Strengthening Maternal Death Reviews for Quality Maternity Care in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 1, 2024

Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) Every day, women in Nigeria, embark on a journey from pregnancy and childbirth, with the expectation of a successful outcome. Unfortunately for some, this journey ends in maternal or perinatal death that could have been prevented, through evidence-based solutions. But what happens when these deaths occur? Establishing an accountability mechanism for […]

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Africa’s Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 30, 2024

Oladimeji Solomon Yemi (Lead Writer) Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, offering promising solutions to challenges such as patient diagnosis, disease prediction, and healthcare delivery. However, as the use AI continues to gather pace in Africa’s healthcare landscape, it raises critical ethical questions. How can we ensure AI systems are inclusive, unbiased, […]

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The Final Push: Overcoming the Last Barriers to Global Polio Eradication

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 26, 2024

By Dr Anirejuoritse Chima-Oduko & and Yusuf YusufariAs World Polio Day is being celebrated, the reemergence of polio in Gaza serves as a reminder polio anywhere is a threat everywhere and we all must call for sustained vigilance and effort for global eradication. There is a need for renewed commitment and global cooperation. Success stories, […]

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World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day: Translating Evidence to Action for Climate-Health Resilience

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 26, 2024

Sunday Oko and Sonia Biose (Lead Writers) As the world grapples with escalating social, economic, and ecological challenges, the World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day (EBHC) is commemorated to raise awareness of the need to craft more data-informed healthcare policies to improve global health outcomes, as well as to share learnings from researchers, policymakers and healthcare professionals […]

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2024 World Food Day: Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 19, 2024

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Food insecurity is a persistent global crisis that has only deepened over time. Since 1979, when the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) established World Food Day to raise awareness about hunger and advocate for safe, nutritious diets, the challenge has grown more urgent. Despite decades of efforts, the world has faced […]

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