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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Acceptability of the social uses of the COVID-19 screening test among women in southern Benin | |
Mingnimon A. Affo | |
07 February 2025 | |
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Bacteraemia in a Nigerian hospital: Implementing antimicrobial resistance surveillance | |
Adewale A. Amupitan, Adeyemi T. Adeyemo, Adefunke O. Amupitan, Temitope O. Obadare, Aaron O. Aboderin | |
07 February 2025 | |
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Military personnel’s satisfaction with antiretroviral services in Namibia: A cross-sectional study | |
Nestor P.N. Tomas, Nabot P. Kandjimi | |
06 February 2025 | |
Review Article |
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The use of photovoice in research with adolescents living with HIV in Africa: A scoping review | |
Yolanda R. Mayman, Brian van Wyk | |
31 January 2025 | |
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Adapting the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist: A collaborative study in West Africa | |
Kadidiatou R. Kourouma, Tieba Millogo, Aissatou Diallo, Wambi M.E. Yaméogo, Marie L. Agbré-Yacé, Mamadou D. Baldé, Issaka Tiembré, Alexandre Delamou, Séni Kouanda | |
31 January 2025 | |
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Trends and factors associated with delays in the first prenatal consultation in Guinea | |
Tiany Sidibe, Mamadou Dioulde Balde, Sadan Camra, Ramata Diallo, Bienvenu Salim Camara, Karifa Kourouma, Madeleine Toure, Kaba Saran Keita, Fanta Barry, Maimouna Balde | |
30 January 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: Vaccine Effectiveness in Africa |
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Perspectives of healthcare stakeholders in Nigeria on the impact of COVID-19 on health services | |
Adeponle O. Adeoye, Yewande T. Nejo, Chinwe L. Ochu, Josephine Bayigga, Rodgers R. Ayebare, Adedayo O. Faneye, Charles O. 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 | |
29 January 2025 | |
Review Article - Special Collection: Infection Prevention and Control |
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Soap and water cleaning versus bleach-based cleaners for eliminating SARS-CoV-2 infection | |
Ekong E. Udoh, Ubong A. Udoh, Abiodun Egwuenu, Ekpereonne B. Esu, Aruk Eteng, Faithman E. Ovat, Uduak Okomo, Olabisi Oduwole, Joseph Okebe, Martin Meremikwu | |
29 January 2025 | |
Review Article - Special Collection: Infection Prevention and Control |
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Systematic review of surface disinfection: Spraying versus wiping for COVID-19 prevention | |
Babasola 0. Okusanya, Muzzammil Gadanya, Anthony Nlemadim, Victoria Adaramoye, David O. Akeju, John Ehiri, Martin M. Meremiku | |
28 January 2025 | |
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Age of detection of congenital hearing loss in South Africa: A systematic review | |
Mukovhe Phanguphangu, Khomotjo Kgare, Andrew J. Ross | |
27 January 2025 |
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Posted: 2024-09-30 | |
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: Special Collection Article Live! |
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We’re excited to present the first article in our special collection, 'Systematic Reviews on Infection Prevention and Control in the context of COVID-19,' curated by Prof. Ehimario Igumbor. ‘Asymptomatic testing people for SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare facilities: A systematic review’ by Olabisi A. Oduwole, Glory Bassey, Grace Esebanmen, Samuel Shoyinka, Johnsolomon Ohenhen, Elise Cogo, Nicholas Henschke, Eleanor Ochodo, and Martin M. Meremikwu offering a fresh look at the event of a future pandemic, this review offers current evidence on the potential effects of asymptomatic testing and is now available to read. Start exploring here: 'Systematic Reviews on Infection Prevention and Control in the context of COVID-19'. Keep watching this space for more articles! |
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