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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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Nigeria’s Vaccine Financing: Self-Sufficiency is No Longer a Choice, But a Necessity

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 8, 2024

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) In 2021, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) Framework for Action, calling for 60% of vaccines required by Africans to be made in Africa by 2040 — which is up to 1.7 billion doses annually. Currently, Africa produces only 0.1% of the […]

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Global Leaders Convene at the Pandemic Preparedness Summit to Tackle Future Health Crises

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 4, 2024

Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writer)Leaders from across the world working on various aspects of health emergency preparedness and response gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the second Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit, convened by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). This year, the summit was co-hosted by the Ministry of Health (Brazil), and Fiocruz, one […]

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Transforming Nigeria’s Medical Landscape through Visionary Leadership and Smart Partnerships

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 26, 2024

Joseph Ugboaja and Chinedu Moghalu (Guest Writers) In Anambra State, Nigeria, we are witnessing a remarkable transformation in healthcare. This journey began with the vision of creating a state-of-the-art medical facility that would not only serve the immediate community but also set a benchmark for healthcare delivery across Nigeria. This vision was realised through groundbreaking […]

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‘Putting People First’ is at the Heart of 2024’s International AIDS Conference

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 24, 2024

Alexander Chiejina and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) The 25th International AIDS Conference kicked off in Munich, Germany, on Monday, July 22, 2024, with a resounding call for a global HIV/AIDS response to unite behind a simple principle — Put People First!. This call suggests that solutions in response to HIV/AIDS elimination should come from the point of […]

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Global Health Partnerships: Japan and Nigeria Working Together for Better Healthcare

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 20, 2024

Abara Erim and Ohanu Dabri Olohije (Lead Writer) “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” We are all connected, whether it be through shared experiences, common goals, or the complex network of relationships that link us together. This interconnectedness was made more apparent following the outbreak […]

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