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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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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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NIGERIA HEALTH WATCH LAUNCHES THE NIGERIA HEALTH WATCHERS NETWORK

Jul 17, 2026
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How a Philanthropic Donation Expanded Samaru PHC and Improved Access to Quality Care

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How misinformation impacts COVID-19 vaccine uptake

By Nigeria Health Watch | 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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Health Seeking Behaviours of Food Vendors Influence the Burden of Food-Borne Diseases in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 1, 2021

Nnewi (Anambra State) — The sun is dressed in her best attire on Tuesday morning, after the heavy rains at night, to welcome resilient traders and businesspersons who are about their duties despite the weather changes. Hooting horns from motorcycles are the most familiar sounds anyone will hear in Nkwo Nnewi ultramodern market, the largest vehicle spare […]

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#FundFPNaija: Domestic Funding for Family Planning Needs Urgent Prioritisation

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 27, 2021

Nigeria is currently the seventh most populous nation in the world. With an annual growth rate of 2.6%, Nigeria is projected to become the third most populous nation in the world by 2050, with a projected population of over 400 million. The country will not be able to meet the needs of its rapidly growing […]

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Improving WASH in Nigeria’s Underserved Communities

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 23, 2021

Yimitu is a low-income community on the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. A significant part of its population is made up of people displaced from Northeast Nigeria by the Lake Chad conflict. An estimated three thousand people live there, but no census has been carried out in the community. They are predominantly farmers, small […]

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Lagos Health Summit: Strengthening Maternal Healthcare using Technology

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 19, 2021

According to the 2018 NDHS Survey, it is estimated that there are 512 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. A Nigerian woman has a 1-in-22 lifetime risk of dying during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum/post-abortion. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic worsened the maternal healthcare service delivery value-chains across Nigerian states. There was increased pressure on healthcare […]

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