ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Journal of Public Health in Africa is a peer-reviewed, academic journal that focuses on health issues in the African continent. The journal editors seek high quality original articles on public health-related issues, reviews, comments and more. The aim of the journal is to move public health discourse from the background to the forefront. The success of Africa’s struggle against disease depends on public health approaches. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Reduced mother-to-child transmission rates of HIV between 2017 and 2020 in Kenya. What changed?  
Justin Mandala, Linda Muyumbu, Gwyneth Austin, Everline Ashiono, Kayla Stankevitz, Moses Bateganya, Otto Chabikuli
10 October 2024

Original Research

 
The association of smoking and alcohol in colorectal cancer in black patients – Case-control study  
Mpho K. Kgomo, Ratidzo L. Zingoni, Piet J. Becker
04 October 2024

Editorial

 
Solidarity for the mpox outbreak: A call for a unified global response  
Banda Khalifa, Morẹ́nikẹ́ O. Foláyan, Nicaise Ndembi
04 October 2024

Editorial

 
The cholera paradox: Removing the pump handle  
Emmanuel Agogo
26 September 2024

Editorial

 
Now more than ever: Mpox renews the call for local pharmaceutical production for Africa’s health security  
Nicaise Ndembi, Morẹ́nikẹ́ O. Foláyan
26 September 2024

Original Research

 
Prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and its associated factors in urban Burkina Faso  
Solo Traoré, Désiré L. Dahourou, Boyo C. Paré, Yempabou Sagna, Daniel Zemba, Douonibo P. Somé, Nomwindé C.J. Ouédraogo, Kalo R. Millogo, Lassina Séré, Toussaint Rouamba, Hervé Tiéno, Oumar Guira
16 September 2024

Original Research

 
Work-life balance mediating stress and quality of life in academics during COVID-19 in Malaysia  
Lwin M. Aye, Jeremy Ern Hwei Tan, Shamala Ramasamy
31 August 2024

Editorial

 
Mpox, stigma and the Public Health Emergency of Continental Security declaration: Addressing public health challenges in Africa  
Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn Foláyan
30 August 2024

Original Research

 
Evaluation of implementation of evidence-based public health training in sub-Saharan Africa  
Anke C. Rohwer, Nasreen S. Jessani, Nyanyiwe M. Mbeye, Bonny E. Balugaba, Ann R. Akiteng, David Tumusiime, Seleman Ntawuyirushintege, Kiya Kedir, Rawleigh Howe, Solange Durao, Ingrid Toews, Jacob Burns
30 August 2024

Letters to the Editors

 
African vaccine manufacturing – The ecosystem and the Initiative  
Tolu Disu, Charles Kamau, Lisa Bonadonna, Farrah Losper, William Ampofo
22 August 2024
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: How to submit to our journal platform

 

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on effortlessly uploading your manuscript! In this video, the entire process is explained, ensuring you understand each stage—from starting your new submission to finalising it.

 

Watch the video now. We look forward to receiving your manuscript in our journal.

 
Posted: 2024-09-30

 Notification: The ‘Journal of Public Health in Africa’ is included in the DOAJ

 

The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA), owned by Africa CDC and the African Union, is included in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). View the journal’s entry here. This recognition is evidence of the journal’s quality and its dedication to furthering rigorous scholarly research.

 

About the DOAJ

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a large, community-driven index of peer-reviewed open-access scholarly journals. It includes journals published in various languages across several disciplines to raise their visibility, accessibility and reputation, while improving their quality impact.

 

The DOAJ is an approved index of the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), which means that the journal is also DHET accredited. Eligible outputs published in the journal can thus qualify for DHET subsidy.

 

 
Posted: 2024-07-29

Notification: AOSIS call for reviewers for the ‘Journal of Public Health in Africa’

 

The open-access scholarly journal, Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA), is looking for reviewers to evaluate and review manuscripts for the journal. We invite reviewers for various sections, including but not limited to:

  1. Aging and Health Promotion
  2. Mental Health and Injuries
  3. Cardio-Vascular Diseases
  4. Epidemiology
  5. Health Care and Policy (Global Health)
  6. Infectious Diseases
  7. Microbiology, Immunology and Vaccinology
  8. Data Science
  9. Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH)
  10. Pandemic Preparedness
  11. Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
  12. Governance and Leadership
  13. One Health Approach (Human, Animal, and Environment)
  14. Virology
  15. Recent Trends in Traditional Medicine, Health Research, and Development
 
 
Posted: 2024-09-11

Event: Virchow prize for global health

 

Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockström awarded the Virchow prize 2024

 

The Virchow Prize for Global Health recognises and celebrates innovations with significant impact on the broad health challenges we face as a global community. With this award, lifetime achievements towards “Health for All” are honoured.

 

Read the press release

 
Posted: 2024-07-25
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