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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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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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Shifting Power: Three ways Local Government Financial Autonomy can impact Primary Healthcare in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 17, 2024

Last week, Nigeria’s Supreme Court delivered a judgement granting financial autonomy to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in a suit filed by the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. While this is predicted to drive grassroots development, primary healthcare is one area that will be impacted positively when local governments are […]

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Catching Up on Zero-Dose and Under-Vaccinated Children in Africa: Insights From UNICEF

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 13, 2024

Zubaida Baba Ibrahim [Lead Writer] Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, immunisation efforts in Africa have experienced a significant setback, leading to a concerning increase in the number of unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children on the continent. Nigeria and Ethiopia have the highest numbers of unvaccinated children in Africa, with a combined total […]

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Economic Strains and Contraceptive Barriers are Putting Reproductive Rights at Risk in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 10, 2024

Almost everyone of reproductive age (about 4.3 billion people) will not have access to at least one essential reproductive health intervention over the course of their lives, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Nigeria, over 14 million women already lack access to modern family planning methods in 2024 according to Guttmacher, indicating a […]

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Why it is Essential to Support Nigerian Researchers and Journalists in Science Communication

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 6, 2024

By Abdullahi Tsanni, Emma Weitkamp, and Mahmoud Maina (Guest Writers) In October 2019, the African Science Literacy Network (ASLN) conducted a survey during a training event on science communication for scientists and journalists in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The study published in late 2023, explored communication activities carried out by Nigerian health researchers and journalists, their […]

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