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.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Integrated HIV and STIs response: Trends in syphilis incidence and uptake of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis in Zambia  
Kutha Banda, Nicholus C. Sande, Chipwaila C. Chunga, Belia Longwe, Kayawe Nkumbwa, Madaliso Silondwa, Nsanzya Maambo, Japhet Michelo, Prudence Haimbe, Trevor Mwamba, Hilda Shakwelele, Sandra Chilengi-Sakala, Ireen Bwalya
10 July 2025

Original Research

 
Community leaders’ experiences of hepatitis E in a Namibian informal settlement: A qualitative study  
Abraham V. Nghikevali, Talitha Crowley
09 July 2025

Original Research

 
Coping with stillbirth: Insights from parents in rural Limpopo, South Africa  
Lunghile Shivambo, Dumile Gumede
08 July 2025

Editorial - Special Collection: Infection Prevention and Control

 
From evidence to policy: WHO’s COVID-19 infection prevention and control guideline development process  
Hannah M. Hamilton Hurwitz, Kathleen Dunn, Roger Chou, Nathan Ford, João Paulo Toledo, April Baller
30 June 2025

Opinion Paper

 
Leveraging risk communication and community engagement and lessons from previous outbreaks to strengthen a Public Health response: A case study of Disease X in the Panzi region, DRC  
Pierre Gashema, Patrick G. Iradukunda, Placide Sesonga, Radjabu Bigirimana, Jean C. Mugisha, Jean dD Harelimana, Mosoka P. Fallah, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Claude M. Muvunyi
30 June 2025

Review Article

 
Dietary interventions and glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis  
Anesu Marume, Exgratia Chidoko, Joconiah Chirenda
26 June 2025

Editorial – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity

 
Africa’s second plan to stop mpox outbreaks through intensification, integration, and legacy  
Ngashi Ngongo, Abou B. Gaye, Yap Boum II, Gervais Folefack Tengomo, Kyeng Mercy, Michel Muteba, Nebiyu Dereje, Rose M. Nakame, Deogratias Kakule, Raïssa Litete Beyande, Marie-Claire Fwelo, Charles Ibeneme, Senga L. Sembuche, Joshua Nyarango, Patrick C. Kabwe, Laura Ambe, Wazih N. Cho, Abdramane Diabate, Beryl Njeba, Andre Bulabula, Shanelle Hall, Yao S. Atrah, Mamadou S.K. Diallo, Fougnigué Soro, Brice W. Bicaba, Jean Kaseya, Chikwe Ihekweazu
26 June 2025

Original Research – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity

 
Functional and structural analysis of missense variants in the human PDCD1 Gene  
Hanâ Baba, Meryem Bouqdayr, Anass Abbad, Asmae Saih, Benson R. Kidenya, Mohamed A. Sesay, Simpson Addo, Lahcen Wakrim, Anass Kettani
20 June 2025

Original Research

 
COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes and practices in Thabo Mofutsanyana District, South Africa, 2022  
Inge Kleinhans, Siphesihle K. Mahanjana, Lehlohonolo Kumalo, Brian Brümmer, Ashley Chitaka, Zandile D. Nukeri, Fiona Els, Sizeka Mashele, Michelle Groome, Natalie Mayet, Ramasedi S. Mokoena, Emily B. Atuheire, Joy I. Ebonwu
19 June 2025

Original Research

 
Health workers’ perception of digital technology use to improve mental health services  
Olubunmi Y. Fashoto, Maureen N. Sibiya, Olanrewaju Oladimeji
13 June 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection!

 

The concluding article of our special collection, 'Systematic Reviews on Infection Prevention and Control in the context of COVID-19,' guest edited by Prof. Ehimario Igumbor, is now available! Explore ‘From evidence to policy: WHO’s COVID-19 infection prevention and control guideline development process’ by Hannah M. Hamilton Hurwitz, Kathleen Dunn, Roger Chou, Nathan Ford, João Paulo Toledo, April Baller. Read it here: https://publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/1296. 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: 2025-07-01 More...

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 ethicsThis 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
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