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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 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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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

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Public-Private Integration - A Catalyst for Growth in Nigeria’s Health Sector

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 26, 2024

Alexander Chiejina and Emeka Oguanuo (Lead writers) Public-private integration holds immense potential to significantly build resilience and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system to improve health outcomes for its citizens. Nigeria operates a mixed health system involving both the public and private sectors who play distinct roles in providing healthcare services to the Nigerian population. The nation’s […]

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Uniting for Improved Nutrition Outcomes: A Call for Enhanced Collaboration

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 22, 2024

By Safiya Shuaibu Isa According to the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN 2016), effective institutional coordination is required to ensure Nigeria’s nutrition programme is result-oriented. Prior to its establishment in 2016, efforts to tackle malnutrition had been principally sectoral, with health, agriculture, education, science, and technology, among others, providing interventions independently. The NPFN […]

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Private Sector Integration in Maternal Health Care Delivery- Moving from Talk to Action

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 7, 2024

By Onyedikachi Ewe The private sector has played a significant role in delivering maternal and newborn health services, particularly in low and middle-income countries, where public healthcare systems are often poorly funded. Private healthcare providers have been a vital source of healthcare services for low-income families in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). One in every […]

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Act Together: Tackling Inequalities to Eliminate NTDs

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 1, 2024

Alexander Chiejina (Lead writer) Poverty is among the primary drivers of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, 100 million Nigerians are estimated to be at risk of at least one NTD, with several million individuals affected by one of them. These NTDs such as lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis and noma disease […]

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Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for Family Planning Financing

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 27, 2024

Family planning (FP) is a highly cost-effective investment that boosts global health and empowers women. By meeting the unmet needs for FP among women, there is a significant decrease in unplanned pregnancies and abortions. As a result, this contributes to a reduction in maternal and child mortality rates and curtailing the transmission of HIV (Human […]

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