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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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Lessons Learned: Strategic Purchasing for Family Planning in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 6, 2024

Family planning remains an integral component of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In Nigeria, challenges with Family Planning (FP) and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) services are visible, as shown by high out-of-pocket costs, reduced government funding, uneven support for public facilities in commodities distribution, and passive procurement methods. These concerns pose a threat […]

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National Public Health Institutes: Route to accelerating Health Security in the ECOWAS Region

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 4, 2024

If there were any doubts of what may happen when countries don’t take prioritise epidemic preparedness, the covid-19 pandemic is still a fresh reminder. Its economic cost is estimated to be as high as $114 trillion. However, it is not just about money. Other long-term consequences may not be apparent at first, such as morbidity, […]

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Children and the Future of Health in a Changing Climate

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 1, 2024

Oladimeji Solomon Yemi (Lead Writer) “Our Climate is Changing…. Why Aren’t We?” — Vanini Aggarwal, a 15-year-old telling climate stories by young people in Nigeria. Children make up 51% of the 223 million people in Nigeria who are disproportionately impacted by climate change. They are often the first to be affected by climate change and exposed to […]

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Data is life: Achieving Nigeria’s Digital-in-Health Approach

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 25, 2024

Data and technology play a crucial role in the healthcare sector. The advent of technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and mobile health applications, amongst others signals a future of health care, where healthcare is fundamentally driven by technology and data-linked. This evolution promises a healthcare landscape that is not only more efficient but also […]

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Navigating Nigeria’s Healthcare Landscape: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Partnerships

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 21, 2024

Chukwuemeka Oguanuo (Lead writer) Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with over 200 million people — a number that is projected to more than double over the next 25–30 years, propelling it to become the world’s third most populous nation by 2050. This demographic increase, coupled with a healthcare market valued at approximately USD 18 […]

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