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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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Cholera and Climate Change in Nigeria: An Old Enemy in a Modern World

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 4, 2024

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) For decades, Nigeria has struggled with recurring cholera outbreaks. More recently, climate change has exacerbated these outbreaks. This intersection is most pronounced in Nigeria’s coastal cities, where the triple threat of rising sea levels, soaring temperatures, and unpredictable rainfalls has resulted in an increase in cholera cases. The Lagos State Government […]

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Vaccines are a Modern Day Miracle: Gavi’s Role in Sustaining Life-Saving Access

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 26, 2024

Vivianne Ihekweazu and Alexander Chiejina (Lead Writers) “Thanks to the power of immunisation, the number of childhood deaths from vaccine preventable diseases has fallen by 70% since 2000” — Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation The exponential benefits of vaccines cannot be underestimated. As Chris […]

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Tackling Nutrition Challenges Through Collaborative Initiatives

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 20, 2024

Samuel Gada and Safiya Shuaib Isa [Lead Writers] Despite its position as one of the largest economies in Africa, Nigeria continues to struggle with the complex issue of malnutrition, with children bearing the highest burden. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), nearly 1-in-3 children under five years of age in Nigeria has stunted […]

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Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Celebrating Voluntary Blood Donors for Blood Donor Day 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 17, 2024

Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Every pint of blood donated comes with a story of kindness from family, friends and in some cases even strangers in Nigeria. As a result, this year’s World Blood Donor Day themed “20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You Blood Donors,” commemorated globally, emphasises the importance of safe blood donations, celebrating […]

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Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce: Insights from the Gulf of Guinea

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 12, 2024

Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West Africa were not prepared to effectively respond to public health emergencies with the speed and efficiency required to save lives and contain the spread of disease. This realisation underscored the region’s pressing need […]

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