Nigeria–US Health MoU: What It Means for Financing, Sovereignty, and Accountability
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At the start of every year, Nigeria Health Watch takes stock of the trends likely to influence Nigeria’s health landscape. This year…
Shaping a Healthier Future for Nigeria in 2025
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Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writer) 2025 makes it 17 years since we published our first editorial reflecting on issues relating to health and…
"Health is Back on the Front Burner " in 2024
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The year 2023 began with much hope and anticipation for the country. It was a year of transition, and every transition brings…
What Has Climate Change Got to Do With Me?
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Wetin concern Nigeria and climate change? (how does climate change concern Nigeria?) This was a post shared on the social networking site…
Health Commissioners’ Induction: Navigating Health Leadership For Improved Performance And Outcomes
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“There is no power or authority without responsibility, and he who accepts the one cannot escape or evade the other.” — Haile Selassie The…
Join us in Lagos for the 2023 Future of Health Conference: Private Sector Integration to Catalyse Nigeria's Health Landscape
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When you think of the future of health and healthcare in 2023, you have to think about the opportunities that innovation in…
Dr Muhammad Pate: The New Minister for Health Returning to Serve
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Few Ministerial appointments have sparked as much excitement in their respective sectors as Dr Muhammad Pate has in the health sector. Both…
Dr Vwaere Diaso’s Death: When Will We Run Out of Tears?
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The tragic death of Dr Vwaere Diaso in a defective elevator at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, has struck a raw nerve…
Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas: What can we learn from Mr President's 1st appointment in the Health Sector?
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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a new virus (HIV) that caused the devastating disease, AIDs had emerged and spread around…
Looking Ahead In 2023 - Rekindling Hope in Nigeria's Health Sector
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The start of a new year comes with fresh expectations, hopes, and dreams. In 2015, Nigeria Health Watch hosted its inaugural Future…
World Polio Day 2022: Is Polio Becoming a Wicked Problem?
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“While polio exists anywhere, it’s a threat everywhere” — Ian Riseley, President, The Rotary Foundation Nigeria was declared wild poliovirus free on the 25th August…
From the Darkest of Days to a New Dawn: 35 Years of the Nigerian Response to HIV and AIDS
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From the Darkest of Days to a New dawn: 35 years of the Nigerian Response to HIV and AIDS is the title…
What It Will Take to Prepare for Future Pandemics- CEPI CEO Shares Insights During Visit to Nigeria
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Benjamin Franklin wrote “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes”. However, COVID-19 has reminded us…
COVID-19 Vaccine was the Top Health News Item in 2021
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From the moment the novel coronavirus was identified in January 2020 and subsequently declared a pandemic in March, the race has been…