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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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What the Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Reveals About Global Attention to Lassa Fever

Jul 25, 2026
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In Kano, Arts and Craft Sessions Are Improving Menstrual Health for Women and Girls

Jul 24, 2026
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Another Office or a Stronger System? The Institutional Test for Nigeria’s Digital Health Agenda

Jul 22, 2026
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Turning Livestock Waste into Fertiliser: Can a Kaduna Enterprise Cut Farm Costs and Support Better Nutrition?

Jul 20, 2026
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‘Where Does My Donated Blood Go?’ Tracing the Life-Saving Journey from Donor to Patient

Jul 19, 2026
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Amplifying The Power of Social Listening in HPV Vaccine Rollout

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 19, 2023

By Sunday Oko and Abara Erim (Lead Writers) In a context where people’s perceptions and reactions to public health interventions significantly influence their effectiveness, social listening has become an important tool for catalysing efforts to better understand attitudes and perceptions of public health interventions. Social listening involves actively identifying and analysing conversations of public health […]

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Dr Muhammad Pate: The New Minister for Health Returning to Serve

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 17, 2023

Few Ministerial appointments have sparked as much excitement in their respective sectors as Dr Muhammad Pate has in the health sector. Both local and global actors are thrilled about a Minister whose competence and broad experience are in no doubt. His passion for his country is undeniable, especially given the role he gave up as […]

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Dr Vwaere Diaso’s Death: When Will We Run Out of Tears?

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 9, 2023

The tragic death of Dr Vwaere Diaso in a defective elevator at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, has struck a raw nerve and triggered reactions at the heart of the country’s conscience. The pain of losing their daughter will be unimaginable for her parents and relatives, especially after emerging from a six-year journey through medical […]

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#WorldBreastfeedingWeek: Making Breastfeeding Work for Nigerian Mothers

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 3, 2023

By Onyedikachi Ewe and Bernard Otu Assim-ita (Lead Writers) Breastfeeding is an important part of a baby’s growth, especially during the first 1000 days. This period, from conception to the child’s second birthday, is critical for a child’s development and overall well-being. However, for many mothers who must return to work, continued breastfeeding can be […]

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Advancing Primary Health Care in Nigeria 45 Years After the Alma-Ata Declaration

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 26, 2023

By Oluoma Omeje (Lead Writer) ‘We strongly affirm our commitment to the fundamental right of every human being to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health without distinction of any kind. Convening on the fortieth anniversary of the Declaration of Alma-Ata, we reaffirm our commitment to all its values and principles, in particular […]

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