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Thought Leadership

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

Jun 11, 2026
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To Achieve Sustainable Growth in Africa, We Must Focus on Women

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 7, 2023

By Malado Kaba and Cheikh Oumar Seydi (Guest Writers) Momentum is still strong following the Women Deliver Conference, which drew more than 6,000 global delegates to Kigali, Rwanda, in July this year. This gathering represented the first time the world’s largest gender equality conference was held on the continent. Field-leading experts, from economists to activists, […]

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Understanding the Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: Causes and Solutions

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 2, 2023

By Ibukun Oguntola and Abara Erim (lead Writers)

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Bridging the Healthcare Gap for Persons Living with Disabilities

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 27, 2023

By Sonia Biose and Sunday Oko (lead Writers) Editor’s note: Developing a disability-inclusive healthcare system in Nigeria is critical to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In this Thought Leadership piece, Sonia Biose and Sunday Oko discuss the barriers persons with disabilities face when accessing healthcare services and how training healthcare workers on inclusive communication can […]

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Prioritising Maternal Nutrition in Nigeria: An Imperative for Brighter Futures

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 20, 2023

Editor’s note: A healthy future starts with a healthy baby, and a healthy baby starts with a healthy mother. In this thought leadership piece, Olubunmi Oyebanji shares how we can create a brighter future for families by prioritising maternal nutrition. Imagine a Nigeria where every child is born healthy, thriving, and set on a path […]

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2023: Creating Hope Through Action

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 14, 2023

Kenneth Ibe and Samuel Gada (Lead Writers) In a video that went viral on social media recently, a Lagos socialite known as Mrs Salome* parked her SUV on the ever-busy Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State and made an apparent attempt to jump into the lagoon. Fortunately, swift intervention from passers-by prevented her attempted suicide. […]

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