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.
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
Opinion Paper |
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| Addressing the need for an operational research framework for Africa | |
| Isaac A. Choge, Neema W. Kamara, Merawi T. Aragaw, Nicaise Ndembi, Landry D. D. Tsague | |
| 06 February 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Integrating a single-dose intravenous iron therapy (ferric carboxymaltose) for maternal anaemia in Nigeria: Insights from stakeholder engagement | |
| Rachel A. Thompson, Uchenna Gwacham-Anisiobi, Chisom Obi-Jeff, Mobolanle Balogun, Opeyemi R. Akinajo, Esther Oluwole, Yusuf Adelabu, Temitope Audu, Bosede B. Afolabi, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas | |
| 05 February 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Family planning in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District: A follow-up on attitudes and practices | |
| Alexa J. Henrie, Mariam Atobiloye, Bryan Radmall, Quincy N. Sorensen, Andy Yanagihara, Daniel Ansong, Eric Sarpong, Lowell S. Benson, Ty Dickerson | |
| 04 February 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Burden of group A rotavirus infection among children with acute diarrhoea in Lambaréné, Gabon | |
| Bayode Romeo Adegbite, Jeannot Fréjus Zinsou, Jean Claude Dejon–Agobé, Jean Ronald Edoa, Yabo Josiane Honkpéhèdji, Michele Marion Ntsame Owono, Fabrice Beral M’Baidiguim, Gédéon Prince Manouana, Andréa Rosine Oméra Obele Ndong, Ayôla Akim Adegnika | |
| 04 February 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Effect of intervention on preventive practices of hypertension and diabetes among teachers | |
| Victoria O. Rotimi-Oyedepo, Patience E. Samson-Akpan, Mary A. Olofin-Samuel | |
| 03 February 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Nigeria’s post-COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing ambitions: Opportunities and regional implications | |
| Oyeronke Oyebanji, Olufunke Falade, Frederik Kristensen, David Heymann, Beate Kampmann | |
| 02 February 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity among young adults in Lephalale between 2021 and 2023, Limpopo province, South Africa | |
| Themba T. Sigudu, Thandiwe N. Mkhatshwa, Kotsedi D. Monyeki, Moloko Matshipi | |
| 30 January 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Tougan population towards dengue in Burkina Faso in 2024 | |
| Ter Tiero E. Dah, Abdoul S. Moné, Désiré L. Dahourou, Kadari Cissé, Hamidou Savadogo, Nongognan I. Lengane, Zanga D. Ouattara, Abdoulaye Sawadogo, Linda A. Koubi, Isidore T. Traore, Samiratou Ouedraogo, Jocelyne Gare, Abdoulaye H. Diallo, Smaïla Ouedraogo, Blahima Konate, Koiné M. Drabo, Nicolas Meda | |
| 27 January 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Cervical cancer information access and dissemination strategies among rural Kenyan women: A mixed methods study | |
| Joyline Chepkorir, Lucy Kivuti-Bitok, Nancy Perrin, Deborah Gross, Joseph J. Gallo, Jean Anderson, Nancy R. Reynolds, Susan Wyche, Hillary Kibet, Vincent Kipkuri, Anastasha Cherotich, Dominique Guillaume, Hae-Ra Han | |
| 27 January 2026 | |
Opinion Paper |
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| Commemorating a decade of service: Reflections on Nigeria’s deployment of 196 public health professionals to Liberia and Sierra Leone during the 2014–2015 Ebola crisis | |
| Womi-Eteng O. Eteng, Olayinka S. Ilesanmi, Chinasa U. Imo, Waheed A. Bakare, Nweyi A. Okoro, Ahmed T. Abubakar, Sunny Chuku, Amaka P. Onyiah, Chioma Dan-Nwafor, Uchenna P. Anebonam, Sikiru O. Badaru | |
| 21 January 2026 |
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Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection! |
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| The concluding article of our special collection, 'Strengthening Scientific Publication Capacity of African Researchers,' guest edited by Prof. Peter Nyasulu, is now available! Explore ‘Impact of dental caries on the quality of life of children with sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria' by Afolabi JB, Oziegbe EO, Adegoke SA, Adefehinti O, Oyetola EO, Folayan MO and delve into the final insights on 'Treatment of dental caries in children with SCA will significantly improve their oral health-related QoL (OHRQoL)'. Read it here: Issue 4. Thank you for following along and enjoying the complete collection! If you are interested in launching a special collection, please contact special-issues@aosis.co.za | |
| Posted: 2025-12-19 | More... |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 | |
Notification: Complete Special Collection Available Now! |
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| We’re excited to announce that the full special collection, 'Understanding the Socio-ecological Determinants of Vaccine Uptake: A Cross-Sectional Study of Intra-personal, Interpersonal, Social Influence, Institutional and Policy Factors of COVID-19 Vaccination in Tanzania,' has been published today! Explore all the articles at Vol 16, No 3 (2025). This collection brings together a wealth of knowledge and research from Prof. Joseph Wilson, Dr Alphoncina Kagaigai, Prof. Onjefu Okidu and contributors. Interested in creating a new special collection? Contact special-issues@aosis.co.za. | |
| Posted: 2025-04-17 | More... |
Notification: All Articles in Special Collection Now Live! |
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| We’re thrilled to announce that all articles in our special collection, 'Mpox and Marburg Emergency Preparedness and Response in Africa’, are now available! Explore the full collection of insights, research, and discussions from Prof. Nicaise Ndembi and contributors at Mpox and Marburg Emergency Preparedness and Response in Africa. Dive into each article and discover the comprehensive perspectives. Thank you for following this journey. For new special collections, contact special-issues@aosis.co.za. | |
| Posted: 2025-04-01 | More... |
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