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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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Nigeria's COVID-19 Investments Created an Opportunity to Strengthen the Health Infrastructure. Will the Country Sustain the Gains?

Aug 24, 2026
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Nigeria’s Malaria Burden Is Uneven: Why One-Size-Fits-All Interventions Fall Short

Aug 22, 2026
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How Furanni Is Helping Badiyya Make Healthier Choices During Pregnancy

Aug 20, 2026
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Expanding Health Insurance Through Private Providers to Improve Maternal Health in Kaduna

Aug 19, 2026
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Health Hubs Across Lagos Are Combining In-Person and Virtual Care to Tackle Non-communicable Diseases in Maternal Health

Aug 17, 2026
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Keeping Professor Ransome-Kuti’s Dream Alive: Re-imagining Primary Health Care in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | April 2, 2022

By Bashar Abubakar and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) There is global consensus for countries to have a strong health system that is resilient and responsive to the healthcare needs of its people. However, any efforts to strengthen health systems must begin at primary health care level, as it is the foundation of a nation’s healthcare […]

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Towards FP2030: Expanding Access to Family Planning to Achieve the Twenty Seven Percent

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 30, 2022

Improving access to quality healthcare is dependent on an effective health system that enables the promotion, prevention and reduction of premature and preventable deaths. However, providing access to essential health services, especially family planning (FP), requires sustained financial commitment. The 2018 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) showed a modern contraceptive prevalence rate of 13%. The […]

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World Water Day 2022: The Liquid Gold Under Our Feet

By Bashar Abubakar | March 26, 2022

With rising temperatures, fluctuating rainfall patterns, escalating flooding, drought and desertification, the global impact of climate change has been quite immense. The devastating effects of these unexpected weather conditions have affected water security globally. For instance, the rise in temperature, variations in rainfall and decline in precipitation have led to the evaporation of surface lakes […]

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World Oral Health Day 2022: Smile Be Proud of Your Teeth

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 23, 2022

“I have never been to the dentist.” Precious, Student.“I don’t go to the dentist. I won’t deceive you.” Simon, Entrepreneur.“I saw a dentist 10 years ago. I had a tooth that was about to fall out so, I had no choice.” Michael, Youth Corper. Beyond regular teeth brushing, a good number of Nigerians hardly prioritise […]

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The Lancet Nigeria Commission Calls for a New Social Contract on Health

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 19, 2022

Editor’s Note: On Wednesday March 16, the Lancet Nigeria Commission launched a landmark report studying health inequalities in Nigeria; calling for urgent action by policy makers to prevent diseases before they occur and to urgently increase access to health care for all Nigerians. In this thought leadership piece, Abdullahi Tsanni discusses the launch, key messages […]

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