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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| 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 | |
Opinion Paper |
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| Artemisinin resistance threat in Central and West Africa needs holistic action | |
| Loick Pradel Kojom Foko, Amit Sharma | |
| 16 January 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Mixed methods assessment of an integrated hypertension and HIV care model: Acceptability, feasibility, and clinical outcomes at primary healthcare clinics in Wakiso District, Uganda | |
| Fred C. Semitala, John Baptist Kiggundu, Lilian Giibwa, Florence Ayebare, Isaac Ssinabulya, Jeremy I. Schwartz, Donna Spiegelman, Martin Muddu, Anne R. Katahoire, Chris T. Longenecker | |
| 13 January 2026 | |
Public Health Pictures |
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| Managing antimicrobial resistance in a changing climate: Insights from a workshop | |
| Vrinda Nampoothiri, Candice Bonaconsa, Deepshikha Batheja, Sipho Dlamini, Anastasia Koch, Esmita Charani | |
| 12 January 2026 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity |
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| Prevalence and determinants of depressive symptoms among postpartum mothers visiting rural health centre in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study | |
| Abigael Abiy Mesfin, Abdurahman Yimer, Abraham Begashaw, Amir Nigusu, Amesiyas Zewude, Amanuel Assefa, Abraham Genetu Tiruneh, Samuel Mesfin Girma | |
| 18 December 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda | |
| Dennis M. Ssemakula, Sheila N. Balinda, Yunia Mayanja, Onesmus Kamacooko, Andrew Abaasa, Janet Seeley | |
| 18 December 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity |
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| Impact of dental caries on the quality of life of children with sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria | |
| Jacob B. Afolabi, Elizabeth O. Oziegbe, Samuel A. Adegoke, Olufemi Adefehinti, Elijah O. Oyetola, Moréniké O. Foláyan | |
| 18 December 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity |
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| Enhancing awareness and uptake of home-based care services during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Zambia | |
| Kelvin Mwangilwa, Cephas Sialubanje, Nyuma Mbewe, Naeem M.I. Dalal, Oliver Mweso, Stephen Longa Chanda, Musole Chipoya, Roureen P. Landson, Chilufya S.A. Mulenga, Moses Mwale, Moses Banda, Vivian M. Mwale, Priscilla N. Gardner, Geoffrey Mutiti, Lilian Lamba, Charles Chileshe, Peter Funsani, Davie Simwaba, Paul M. Zulu, Raymond Hamoonga, Malambo Mutila, Innocent Hamuganyu, Jonathan Mwanza, Olive Chiboola, Nyambe Sinyange, Muzala Kapin’a, Nkomba Kayeyi, Fred Kapaya, Mazyanga L. Mazaba, Roma Chilengi | |
| 17 December 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity |
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| Bayesian predictive model of Ebola fatality: Tenth Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| John Kamwina Kebela, Prince Kimpanga, Jean Nyandwe Kyloka, Godefroid Musema, Rostin Mabela, Radjabu Bigrimana, Olivier Mangapi, Berthe Barhayiga, Etienne Bwira Mwokozi, Simon Ntumba, Jack Kokolomami, Sylvian Munyanga Mukongo | |
| 12 December 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Factors influencing irresponsible self-medication in rural Ethiopia: Insights from Gimbichu district | |
| Seifu Ambissa, Sibusiso Zuma | |
| 11 December 2025 |
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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 | |
Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 16 of Journal of Public Health in Africa |
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| We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 16 of Journal of Public Health in Africa. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-25 | More... |
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... |
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