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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

Jun 11, 2026
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CEPI: Accelerating Lassa Fever Vaccine Development in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 13, 2023

The law of inertia, referred to as Newton’s first law of motion, states that “an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change its state by the action of an external force”. This is similar to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation’s (CEPI) mission to accelerate […]

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Strengthening Nutrition Outcomes in the Face of Climate Change in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 6, 2023

By Dabri Olohije and Safiya Shuaibu Isa (Lead Writers) The effects of climate change on food insecurity are direct and substantial. Food production is becoming increasingly challenging and unpredictable as global temperatures increase because of shifts in weather patterns, extreme weather events, and environmental disruptions. Although the indices of hunger started improving in 1990, these […]

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Boosting Vaccine Demand and Acceptance: Key Takeaways from the VARN 2023 Conference

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 1, 2023

By Sunday Oko and Kemisola Agbaoye (Lead Writers) Vaccination remains one of the most cost-effective public health interventions of modern medicine. Yet, major public health events like the COVID-19 pandemic have shown that vaccine hesitancy fuelled by mis- and dis-information and other factors can significantly hamper its uptake, threatening to reverse progress in combatting vaccine-preventable […]

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Transforming Maternal Care: Empowering Midwives in Niger State Through Supportive Supervision

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 28, 2023

By Ohanu Dabri Olohije and Nanzing Lucas Haruna (Lead Writers) Midwives play a critical role in providing essential maternal and newborn healthcare services. While timely access to health facilities is important, it is imperative to recognise the significance of access to skilled midwives to ensure safe deliveries and to promote the overall well-being of mothers […]

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African Countries Can Take a Preventive Approach to Mental Health by Prioritising Oral Health

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 21, 2023

By Adekemi Adeniyan and Maymunah Kadiri (Lead Writers) “You are not fully dressed without a smile.” This age-old adage is often used to encourage people to show their happiness and positivity through a smile. While there is no doubt that a smile can be a powerful way to communicate positivity, the message behind this statement […]

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