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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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The Fight Against Open Defecation: Can Nigeria Meet the 2025 Target?

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 1, 2023

Hadiza Mohammed and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) Editor’s note: We are counting down to 2025 when Nigeria expects to end open defecation. Although significant progress has been made, much work still needs to be done. As Nigeria works to meet this goal, here are some suggestions for how the “messy business” of open defecation can […]

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Leading The Way: Nigeria’s Next Steps on the Path to Cervical Cancer Elimination

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 25, 2023

Professor Isaac Adewole and H.E. Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (Guest Writers) Editor’s note: Yesterday, Nigeria achieved a significant milestone by incorporating the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation programme. This is a momentous step, and Professor Isaac Adewole and H.E. Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu describe further actions to take to strengthen the fight against cervical […]

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Mental Health: A Universal Human Right and a Primary Health Care Priority

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 17, 2023

Abara Erim and Hadiza Mohammed (Lead Writers) “Mental health is not a luxury, but a necessity. It is not a choice, but a right. It is not a matter of charity, but of justice.” — Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General, World Health Organisation (WHO) World Mental Health Day 2023: ‘Mental Health as a Universal Human Right’ The theme […]

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Going Beyond Words to Make Bold Investments in Girls’ Right

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 11, 2023

Sunday Oko and Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writers) Editor’s note: Another International Day of the Girl, another reminder that we are still a long way from closing the gender equality gap. In this Thought Leadership article, Sunday Oko and Onyedikachi Ewe address how we can go “beyond words” to invest in girls’ rights for an equitable […]

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Join us in Lagos for the 2023 Future of Health Conference: Private Sector Integration to Catalyse Nigeria’s Health Landscape

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 9, 2023

When you think of the future of health and healthcare in 2023, you have to think about the opportunities that innovation in technology, software, telemedicine, digital health and definitely the incredible new frontiers of artificial intelligence (AI). The Future of Health Conference was conceptualised as a forum to “transfer ideas and articulate the aspirations of […]

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