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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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Herbert Wigwe: A Tribute

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 6, 2024

By Sani Aliyu and Chikwe Ihekweazu As we mourn the sudden passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Herbert Wigwe, we fondly remember a man whose impact extended far beyond his immediate constituency, the financial sector. Herbert was involved in a variety of projects and made progress in everything he touched. Leveraging his private sector […]

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Securing the Lifeline: Strengthening Nigeria Medical Oxygen Security

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 28, 2024

Medical oxygen is an essential lifesaving medicine used in a wide range of situations in health facilities, including surgery, trauma, internal medicine, emergencies (paediatrics and gynaecology), and intensive care units. Globally, hypoxemia is a major fatal complication of pneumonia, accounting for an estimated 20–40% of the pneumonia deaths that could have been prevented, with accessible […]

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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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