Announcements

Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology

  
We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals’ in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial.  
Posted: 2025-06-02 More...
 

Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action

  
Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change.  
Posted: 2025-05-29
 

Notification: Special Collection Launch

  
We’re thrilled to bring you the first article of our special collection, ‘African Researchers Publication Capacity,’ with expert insights from guest editor Professor Peter Nyasulu. Discover ‘Community health workers: A key to halting Africa’s mpox outbreak’ by Ngashi Ngongo, Yap Boum II, Kyeng Mercy, Landry D. Tsague, Wazih N. Cho, Gervais L. Folefack Tengomo, Abou Beckr Gaye, Laura N. Ambe, Nebiyu Dereje and Jean Kaseya. Start reading here: Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity. Keep an eye out for more contributions soon!  
Posted: 2025-05-29 More...
 

Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics

  
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics. This book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives.  
Posted: 2025-05-22
 

Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach

  
Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes.  
Posted: 2025-05-22
 

Notification: Final Article Now Live in Our Special Collection!

  

We’re excited to announce the publication of the final article in our special collection, 'The Program for Research on Vaccine Effectiveness in Africa: An Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative,' which was implemented by the Makerere University Infectious Diseases Institute, under the expert guidance of guest editors  Prof. Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, Assoc. Prof. Nuredin Ibrahim Mohammed, Prof. Prisca Olabisi Adejumo and Assoc. Prof. Thandie Sharon Mwalukomo. Discover ‘Barriers and enhancers to COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in a metropolitan city in Nigeria’ by Adewale V. Opayele, Adeniyi F. Fagbamigbe, Chinwe L. Ochu, Rodgers R. Ayebare, Adedayo O. Faneye, Adewemimo C. Olaosebikan, Oluwaseun E. Falayi, Gloria O. Nwiyi, Sunday O. Eziechina, Ikemefule R. Uzoma, Priscilla Ibekwe, Prosper Okonkwo, Tamrat Shaweno, Nebiyu Dereje, Suzan Nakasendwa, Tonny Muwonge, Mosoka P. Fallah, Georgina N. Odaibo for the concluding insights on the study that identifies why HCWs in Nigeria are hesitant about getting vaccinated. This information can help to improve vaccination rates in this group. Read it now: Special Collection: Vaccine Effectiveness in Africa. Thank you for joining us on this journey! Interested in starting your own special collection? Contact us at special-issues@aosis.co.za.

  
Posted: 2025-04-29 More...
 

Notification: Complete Special Collection Available Now!

  
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!

  
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: 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
 
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