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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 Desperate Crisis: The Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding on Healthcare Services

By Bashar Abubakar | September 19, 2024

On the 9th of September, Nigerians woke up to the devastating news of catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of the northeastern state of Borno. The Alau Dam, in the Konduga Local Government Area (LGA), had overflown and released its water, submerging most parts of the ancient city. There are no official confirmed figures yet, […]

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Nigeria’s Health Migration Policy to Address Brain Drain Aims to Boost Local Expertise

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 16, 2024

Alexander Chiejina and Anwuli Nwankwo (Lead Writers) Human mobility has always been an essential aspect of life. Beyond the essential physiological and psychological motivations to move, the constant quest for better living conditions, often drives migration. This has implications for public health policy, highlighting the need to consider trends in health worker migration in the […]

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Ten Years After Ebola: Learnings for Lassa Fever, “Lassa-X” and Pandemic Preparedness

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 13, 2024

Oluomachukwu Omeje (Lead Writer) In global health, past epidemics are important learning experiences that shape our responses to future health emergencies. The 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities and strengths of public health systems. As the world continues to face emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, the lessons […]

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Cholera Prevention and Safety in High-Risk Areas: A Guide From International SOS

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 6, 2024

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Cholera remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria and across many African countries due to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation facilities. During the rainy season, which usually lasts from May to October each year, Cholera risks worsens due to flooding which can contaminate water sources and destroy water […]

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Scaling Innovations in Maternal Health: E-MOTIVE Bundle Offers Lifesaving Solution to Address Postpartum Haemorrhage

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 4, 2024

Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) There have been continued efforts to reduce the high levels of maternal mortality in Nigeria , yet progress has been slow and the country’s maternal mortality rate remains one of the highest in the world. This issue remains an urgent concern in Nigeria, highlighting the need for sustained attention and accelerated action […]

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