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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| Achieving the fast track 90-90-90 and 95-95-95 targets in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid review | |
| Celenkosini T. Nxumalo, Usangiphile Buthelezi, Hlolisile Chiya, Mokgadi U. Makgobole, Nomakhosi Mpofana, Themba Mgwaba, Zamasomi Luvuno | |
| 21 April 2025 | |
Editorial – Special Collection: Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania |
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| Understanding the socio-ecological determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake: A cross-sectional study of post-COVID-19 Tanzania | |
| Chima E. Onuekwe, Ambrose T. Kessy, Egidius Kamanyi, Paul E. Kazyoba, Alexander Makulilo, Thomas Ndaluka, Magolanga Shagembe, Asha Hayeshi, Violet Mathenge, Tumaini Haonga, William Mwengee, Grace E. Saguti, Charles Sagoe-Moses | |
| 18 April 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania |
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| Understanding the perceptions of risks versus the benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations in Manyara, Tanzania | |
| Chima E. Onuekwe, Violet M. Mathenge, Alexander Makulilo, William Mwengee, Tumaini Haonga, Grace Saguti, Charles Sagoe-Moses | |
| 18 April 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania |
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| The Science-spirituality Nexus: Religion and the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns in Tanzania | |
| Richard F. Sambaiga, Chima E. Onuekwe, Tumaini Haonga, William Mwengee | |
| 18 April 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania |
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| ‘In God We Trust’: The role of religion in COVID-19 vaccinations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
| Thomas J. Ndaluka, Ambrose T. Kessy, Chima E. Onuekwe | |
| 18 April 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania |
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| Lessons and challenges of practice of traditional medicines as an alternative for COVID-19 vaccine in Tanzania | |
| Paul E. Kazyoba, Chima E. Onuekwe, Alexander Makulilo, Tumaini Haonga, William Mwengee, Grace Saguti | |
| 18 April 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania |
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| Exploring determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Tanzania: A socio-ecological perspective | |
| Ambrose T. Kessy, Chima E. Onuekwe, William M. Mwengee, Grace E. Saguti, Tumaini Haonga | |
| 18 April 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania |
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| Sociocultural practices and COVID-19 prevention: A qualitative study of Mtwara, Shinyanga, and Arusha, Tanzania | |
| Egidius Kamanyi, Magolanga Shagembe, Richard Sambaiga, Chima E. Onuekwe, Tumaini Haonga, Ambrose T. Kessy, William Mwengee | |
| 18 April 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania |
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| The role of social influence on COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and acceptance in Tanzania | |
| Magolanga Shagembe, Chima E. Onuekwe, Egidius Kamanyi, Ambrose T. Kessy, Tumaini Haonga, William M. Mwengee | |
| 18 April 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: Vaccine Uptake in Tanzania |
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| The role of media and community engagement in COVID-19 vaccinations in Tanzania | |
| Ambrose T. Kessy, Chima E. Onuekwe, William M. Mwengee, Haonga Tumaini | |
| 18 April 2025 |
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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... |
Notification: New Special Collection Article Published! |
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The first article of our special collection, ‘The Program for Research on Vaccine Effectiveness in Africa: An Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative,’ guest edited by Prof. Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, Assoc. Prof. Nuredin Ibrahim Mohammed, Prof. Prisca Olabisi Adejumo and Assoc. Prof. Thandie Sharon Mwalukomo, is now live! Discover the latest insights on insights for public health policy and planning aimed at enhancing resilience and optimising service delivery during future health crises by Adeponle O. Adeoye, Yewande Tolulope Nejo, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Josephine Bayigga, Rodgers Rodriguez Ayebare, Adedayo Omotayo Faneye, Charles Olaosebikan Adewemimo, Oluwaseun Emmanuel Falayi, Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe, Prosper Okonkwo, Adewale Victor Opayele, Gloria Ogochukwu Nwiyi, Sunday Obiajunwa Eziechina, Ikemefule Rex Uzoma, Priscilla Ibekwe, Tamrat Shaweno, Nebiyu Dereje, Francis Kakooza, Mosoka Papa Fallah, Georgina Njideka Odaibo in ‘Perspectives of healthcare stakeholders in Nigeria on the impact of COVID-19 on health services’ Read it now: The Program for Research on Vaccine Effectiveness in Africa: An Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative. Stay tuned for more articles coming soon! |
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| Posted: 2025-01-30 | More... |
Notification: The ‘Journal of Public Health in Africa’ is included in the DOAJ |
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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.
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| Posted: 2024-07-29 |
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