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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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One Vision, One Future: Why Africa's Health Financing Is a Global Reset

May 27, 2026
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The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait

May 25, 2026
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Beyond Emergency Response: Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Communication Infrastructure

May 23, 2026
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Drug Shortage at Jere PHC in Kaduna Leaves Patients with Chronic Illnesses Without Medication

May 22, 2026
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Lessons from the 2026 HFN Conference on Innovation, Financing and Universal Health Coverage

May 20, 2026
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The Global Education Summit and the Nigerian Paradox

By | August 1, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari and other global leaders gathered in London for a two-day Global Education Summit that aims to raise US$5 billion for education globally. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted school systems, resulting in school closures in 2020, with many schools turning to virtual learning where it was possible. A recent report found that in low […]

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Taking Action and Finding Safe Spaces: Supporting Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse

By | July 28, 2021

By Aloysius Ugwu and Kenneth Ibe (Lead writers) Emeka was only 5 years old when the abuse began. “Both my parents worked and when I wasn’t in school, because they couldn’t leave me home alone, they would take me to a neighbour’s house and leave me in the care of their housekeeper. That was when […]

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Quality of Maternal Medicines in Nigeria: What You Should Know

By | July 14, 2021

By Amaka Yusuf and Dara Ajala-Damisa (Lead writers) The World Health Organisation has reported that each year, between 5.7 and 8.4 million people die due to poor quality care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and this accounts for 15 percent of overall deaths. Majority of affected LMICs record lost productivity due to poor quality […]

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Shaping the COVID-19 Response: The Role of Social Science

By | July 8, 2021

By Kenni Ndili As the COVID-19 virus spread across the world in 2020, the world was gripped by the massive global health crisis. Countries around the world were plunged into chaos as the virus travelled at liberty across national borders. In response, people and governments turned to the scientific community for answers how to contain […]

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How misinformation impacts COVID-19 vaccine uptake

By | July 5, 2021

“Nobody can convince me to take the COVID-19 vaccine. I don’t trust the government to give me anything that is free and good for me. Nothing is free in Nigeria. I know they want to insert a microchip in us so that they can control us”, Mary said. “I would rather travel to Ghana or […]

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