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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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A Ticking Bomb: The Maternal Health Crisis Unfolding In Benue IDP Camps Needs Urgent Attention

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 19, 2024

Nurudeen Akewushola (Guest Writer) If life were truly equitable, everyone would have the same opportunities and access to resources, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or beliefs. In Nigeria, this ideal remains far from the reality, particularly in healthcare for pregnant women. While some women have access to quality care that ensures safe pregnancies and deliveries, […]

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Blood on the Line: The Impact of Undiagnosed Bleeding Disorders on Mothers, Infants, and Children

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 14, 2024

Megan Adediran (Lead Writer) Bleeding disorders remain a huge challenge to maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) worldwide, with the burden higher in low-resource countries like Nigeria. These disorders result from the inability of the body to stop bleeding and, if undiagnosed and untreated, may result in life-threatening complications during childbirth and early childhood. This […]

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World UHC Day 2024: Nigeria’s Government Must Ensure Equitable Healthcare Access For Its Rural Dwellers

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 12, 2024

Damian Duruiheoma (Guest Writer) One of the key issues of national concern — which any government would be concerned about, is the alarming number of Nigerians who are currently unable to access healthcare. While many have relied on out-of-pocket spending to meet their health needs, some have been completely hampered by the country’s economic realities. According to […]

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Boosting Country Coordination and Ownership for Lassa Fever Preparedness in West Africa

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 7, 2024

Lead Writers: Ibukun Oguntola, Dr Aishat Usman, and Dr Virgil Lokossou Walking through the bustling streets of Owo, a small town in the southwestern region of Nigeria, one might encounter the vibrant energy that characterises this town. Yet, beneath this lively facade lies a significant public health challenge: Lassa fever. This persistent virus has sustained […]

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Theatre Meets Public Health: M/Other Tackles Maternal Mental Health in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 6, 2024

Asari Ndem and Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writers) “If you can talk you can sing, if you can walk you can dance.” — Zimbabwean Proverb “She would spend almost the whole day lying on the mat asleep, she had stopped smiling or singing while she cooked, she now cried a lot and had ceased doing all of her […]

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