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

 
‘An eye-opener and helpful intervention strategy’: Experiences and perceptions of community members on the volunteer-led community strategy on lung cancer awareness and mobilisation in KwaZulu-Natal  
Sthabile W. Mtolo, Themba G. Ginindza, Siyabonga B. Dlamini
08 October 2026

Opinion Paper

 
The Central African Republic – A fragile centre: Emergency preparedness through national, regional and One Health approaches  
Denis Ako-Arrey, Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Bonaventure Bazirutwabo, Jean Méthode Moyen
06 October 2026

Opinion Paper

 
Africa’s unpaid outbreak frontline workers: The political economy of community health worker neglect  
Eric N. Ikoona, Lucy Namulemo
25 September 2026

Original Research

 
Hypertension and blood lead levels among battery technicians and office workers in western Nigeria  
Ebenezer A. Ozomata, Blossom A. Maduafokwa, Ugonnaya U. Igwilo, Emmanuel F. Osagiede, Uzoamaka A. Igwilo, Opeyemi Giwa
23 September 2026

Original Research

 
Evaluation of the Integrated Epidemiological Surveillance System in Chad according to the CDC method  
Kallah Boukar Ousmane, Moussiliou Noël Paraïso, Harold Dossou Yovo, Oloumane Dyvail Junior, Patrice Zekeng
10 September 2026

Review Article

 
Extreme weather events and mental health impacts in West Africa: A systematic review of evidence gaps  
Jamaji C. Nwanaji-Enwerem, Joshua M. Perez-Cruet, Nadav Sprague, Stephen Uong, Caroline Obi, Shenita Peterson, Adetoun Mustapha, Max Jordan Nguemeni Tiako, Saria Hassan, Yun Hang, Temilola Oluseyi, Lisa Reyes Mason, Christine Ekenga
10 September 2026

Original Research

 
Health facility-related barriers associated with cervical cancer screenings in the health districts of Dakar and Kédougou (2023, Senegal)  
Fatoumata B. Diongue, Ibrahima Ndiaye, Ndeye M. Sougou, Oumar Bassoum, Caryn E. Peterson, Omar Gassama, Sarah Abboud, Fatou B. Seck, Malick Anne, Ndeye M. Dieng, Hilaire Sarr, Assane Sall, Adja M. Diaw, Aliath Salami, Aida Fall, Aida Barro, J. Andrew Dykens, Adama Faye
09 September 2026

Review Article

 
Digital health maturity models for Human Resources for Health Information Systems in low- and middle-income countries in Africa: A scoping review  
Agbonkhese I. Oaiya, Christmal D. Christmals, Hillary K. Kipruto
08 September 2026

Original Research

 
Admission haemoglobin and albumin as correlates of central nervous system inflammation in rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis at Rumphi District Hospital, Malawi  
Westain T. Nyirenda, Lovemore Mapahla, Bonheur Dounebaine, Nebiyu Dereje, Peter S. Nyasulu
28 August 2026

Rapid Communication

 
Signal integration challenges in African epidemic intelligence: Lessons from the 2026 Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak and application of the PREIS framework  
Hyacinthe R. Zabre
27 August 2026
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Website Update: Journal Information, Indexing and Archiving

  
Authors, readers, and prospective contributors are invited to visit the journal's Information page to learn more about its accreditation status, indexing services, archiving arrangements, and impact metrics. For additional information, please consult: DHET Accreditation,  Indexing Services, Archiving, Journal Impact. We encourage authors to review these resources to better understand the journal's visibility, discoverability, preservation arrangements, and scholarly impact.  
Posted: 2026-09-29

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

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.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05
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