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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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The Real Test of Nigeria’s Health Reforms Is Whether PHCs Actually Work

Sep 21, 2026
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Niger State’s PHCs Are Screening Beyond TB. Can the Model Last?

Sep 19, 2026
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Nigeria Needs a Stronger Evidence System to Track Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage

Sep 17, 2026
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‘We Can’t Take Deliveries’: Shongo Hamma Health Post Leaves Pregnant Women Without Maternal Care in Gombe’s Akko Community

Sep 17, 2026
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Global Fund Report Shows Countries Fought to Protect Essential Health Services Despite Challenging Year

Sep 16, 2026
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An Epidemic of Parastatals in Nigeria’s Health Sector

By Vivianne Ihekweazu | July 4, 2026

Over the past few months, several bills proposing new parastatals in Nigeria’s health sector have been introduced, creating considerable confusion across the sector. It is unclear what is driving these proposals or where the pressure for additional parastatals is coming from. There appears to be no demand from health professionals for these additional parastatals, as […]

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From Innovation to Integration: What It Will Take to Make Every Pregnancy Safer in Nigeria

By Sonia Biose and Safiya Shuaibu Isa | July 3, 2026

Nigeria accounts for 28.7% of all maternal deaths globally, representing more than a quarter of all maternal deaths. This means that for every three women who die from pregnancy-related causes, one is a Nigerian. Most maternal deaths are preventable, yet they persist because evidence-based care is still not reaching women consistently, on time, and with […]

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From Autonomy to Accountability: Can Local Governments Deliver Better Primary Health Care in Nigeria?

By Yasir Bakare | July 1, 2026

About 70%of Nigerians depend on primary health care (PHC) centres for healthcare. For most people, this centre is the most frequent point of contact with any government service. The local government chairman is supposed to run it, fund it, and is responsible when it fails. The Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling confirmed that state governments […]

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In Kaduna Communities, Tailors Are Bridging the Family Planning Trust Gap

By Hadiza Mohammed and Onyedikachi Ewe | June 29, 2026

Hadiza Mohammed and Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead writers) In Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Salma Musa recalls when many women around her rarely spoke openly about family planning. For some, the topic was sensitive. For others, it was surrounded by fear, misinformation and uncertainty about what family planning really meant. “Before now, many women […]

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Ekiti State Deploys Digital Solutions and Sustainable Financing to Expand Maternal Health Access

By Maureen Moneke | June 27, 2026

Maureen Moneke (Lead Writer) Maternal health remains one of the most critical indicators of a functioning health system. In Nigeria, pregnancy often unfolds within a fragile health system; therefore, digital health solutions can go a long way to bridge these gaps, but their success depends on whether they respond to real system needs. Many women […]

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