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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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Building Evidence to Combat Sexual Violence and Unsafe Abortions in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 5, 2024

At this very moment, somewhere around the world, a woman or girl is experiencing some form of sexual violence. This devastating infringement on human rights can have dire consequences on the health and well-being of these women and girls regardless of their age and socio-economic backgrounds.Such health consequences can be acute, chronic and sometimes deadly […]

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Cholera and Climate Change in Nigeria: An Old Enemy in a Modern World

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 4, 2024

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) For decades, Nigeria has struggled with recurring cholera outbreaks. More recently, climate change has exacerbated these outbreaks. This intersection is most pronounced in Nigeria’s coastal cities, where the triple threat of rising sea levels, soaring temperatures, and unpredictable rainfalls has resulted in an increase in cholera cases. The Lagos State Government […]

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Vaccines are a Modern Day Miracle: Gavi’s Role in Sustaining Life-Saving Access

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 26, 2024

Vivianne Ihekweazu and Alexander Chiejina (Lead Writers) “Thanks to the power of immunisation, the number of childhood deaths from vaccine preventable diseases has fallen by 70% since 2000” — Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation The exponential benefits of vaccines cannot be underestimated. As Chris […]

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Tackling Nutrition Challenges Through Collaborative Initiatives

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 20, 2024

Samuel Gada and Safiya Shuaib Isa [Lead Writers] Despite its position as one of the largest economies in Africa, Nigeria continues to struggle with the complex issue of malnutrition, with children bearing the highest burden. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), nearly 1-in-3 children under five years of age in Nigeria has stunted […]

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Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Celebrating Voluntary Blood Donors for Blood Donor Day 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 17, 2024

Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Every pint of blood donated comes with a story of kindness from family, friends and in some cases even strangers in Nigeria. As a result, this year’s World Blood Donor Day themed “20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You Blood Donors,” commemorated globally, emphasises the importance of safe blood donations, celebrating […]

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