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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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Furanni Equips Women in Kano’s Ghari Community to Recognise Prolonged Labour and Seek Timely Care

Oct 15, 2026
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Nigeria Must Turn Maternal Health Commitments into Functioning Care

Oct 14, 2026
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New Lassa Fever Evidence To Shape Vaccine Research And Outbreak Preparedness Across West Africa

Oct 12, 2026
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WHO Pandemic Hub sets ambitious goal to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours

Oct 12, 2026
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In Kenya, a Community Programme Supports Adolescent Mothers in Korogocho

Oct 12, 2026
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MAMII: A Promising Initiative to Crash Maternal Mortality in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 21, 2025

Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer)  “Health is on the front burner”, and the current administration has set the goal “to crash maternal mortality”. This objective has become a key focus in Nigeria’s health leadership, driving initiatives aimed at addressing and decreasing maternal mortality. The launch of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) during the Joint Annual […]

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Nigeria Must Embrace Climate-Resilient Healthcare to Protect Mothers

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 19, 2025

Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Climate change has been identified as one of the most significant global health threats, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. While much attention is given to its impact on agriculture, infrastructure, and general health, the devastating impact of climate change on maternal health remains under-explored despite its […]

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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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