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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Neglected mpox resurges with virulence in Africa: Will this be another neglected warning? | |
Oyewale Tomori | |
16 August 2024 | |
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First report of blaOXA-48 producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from wastewater in Morocco | |
Amine Aiddi, Ilham Zerdani, Aboubakr Khazaz, Ihssane Benzaarate, Hafsa Mguild, Fatna Bourjilat, Kaotar Nayme | |
08 August 2024 | |
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Public health policy and political contestation in Indonesia | |
Cashtri Meher, Fotarisman Zaluchu | |
25 July 2024 | |
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Hepatitis B serology testing and vaccination for Gambian healthcare workers: A pilot study | |
Buba Manjang, Ebrima Keita, Sheikh O. Bittaye, Bubacarr Jallow, Sambou Mbye, Abdoulie B. Badjie, Ibrahim Touray, Lamin Bojang, Saydiba Tamba, Lamin Kebbeh, Lamin M. Bojang, Sanna Kanyi, Modou Lamin Sanneh, Njaga Ceesay, Joanna M. Gaitens, Hanna M. LeBuhn, Melissa A. McDiarmid | |
24 July 2024 | |
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Telephone hotlines for infectious disease outbreaks in Africa: A review and qualitative study | |
Noah T. Fongwen, Almighty Nchafack, Kyeng M. Tetuh, Jason J. Ong, Joseph D. Tucker, Gwenda Hughes, Rosanna Peeling | |
23 July 2024 | |
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Building new capacity for Africa CDC through The Journal of Public Health in Africa | |
Nicaise Ndembi | |
22 July 2024 | |
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The pandemic agreement: Achieving an African win for health security inequity | |
Nicaise Ndembi, Nebiyu Dereje, Fifa A. Rahman, Benjamin Djoudalbaye, Aggrey Aluso, Nina Schwalbe, Tajudeen Raji, Mosoka P. Fallah, Sofonias K. Tessema, Mohamed Moussif, Sultani Matendechero, Olive Shisana, Alain N. Ngongo, Jean Kaseya | |
21 May 2024 | |
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Knowledge and awareness of autism spectrum disorder among Libyans | |
Ariej M. Mustafa, Dhiba Grifa, Afaf Shebani, Salah Alharabi, Khalid Alnajjar | |
30 December 2023 | |
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Global child health in a changing world | |
Rafael Inácio | |
30 December 2023 | |
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Waste handling model based on local wisdom system in Indonesia | |
Agnes Widiyanto, Siwi P.M. Wijayanti | |
30 December 2023 |
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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 | |
Event: Virchow prize for global health |
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Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockström awarded the Virchow prize 2024
The Virchow Prize for Global Health recognises and celebrates innovations with significant impact on the broad health challenges we face as a global community. With this award, lifetime achievements towards “Health for All” are honoured.
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Posted: 2024-07-25 | |
Event: Top African Health Experts Convene in Accra, Call for Subsidised Scientific Publications to Boost Research and Self-Reliance |
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African health researchers, scientists, and policy-makers met in Accra on 3 July 2024 to enhance research documentation and inter-professional trust. 1 Led by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the initiative also advocates for subsidised article processing charges on scientific publications to support research and collaboration across the continent. 2
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Posted: 2024-07-09 | |
Podcast: In-depth interview with Prof. Nicaise Ndembi: Tackling health inequity and infectious diseases in Africa |
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Don't miss this exclusive interview with Prof. Nicaise Ndembi, Editor-in-Chief of the open-access Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA),as he discusses the new editorial, The pandemic agreement: Achieving an African win for health security inequity, and the pivotal role of JPHIA in shaping the future of health research in Africa.
This podcast delves into the pressing challenges of infectious diseases and explores the promising new era of public health on the African continent.
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Posted: 2024-06-19 | |
Notification: New Editorial highlights the need for an equitable pandemic agreement in Africa |
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Dive into the Editorial ‘The pandemic agreement: Achieving an African win for health security inequity,’ published in the open-access Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA). Explore the urgent need for a new Pandemic Agreement and the central role of African leadership in ensuring equitable health security. Read, learn, and join the critical conversation in reshaping global health policy. Let's strive for a win-win approach that champions equity for all.
Authors: Nicaise Ndembi, Nebiyu Dereje, Fifa A. Rahman, Benjamin Djoudalbaye, Aggrey Aluso, Nina Schwalbe, Tajudeen Raji, Mosoka P. Fallah, Sofonias K. Tessema, Mohamed Moussif, Sultani Matendechero, Olive Shisana, Alain N. Ngongo, Jean Kaseya
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Posted: 2024-05-23 |
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