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.
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 – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity |
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| Scoping review of digital technologies for oral health education among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Richard O. Oveh, Omorinola A. Afolabi, Anita Dabar, Maha El Tantawi, Moréniké O. Foláyan | |
| 04 December 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Hypoxia predicts COVID-19 mortality: Evidence to inform low-resource care | |
| Anthony Waruru, Jonesmus Wambua, Frank V. Otieno, Mary Mwangome, Peninah Munyua, Wanjiru Waruiru, Sasi Jonnalagadda, Carol Ngunu, Annastacia K. Muange, James Otieno, Dickens Onyango, Nelly Muturi, Anne Njoroge | |
| 02 December 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| A model for improving pastoral support and care for church members living with human immunodeficiency virus and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Limpopo province | |
| Tshifhiwa S. Netshapapame, Cairo Ntimane | |
| 02 December 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity |
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| A proposed framework for the evaluation of cholera surveillance systems in Africa | |
| Kyeng Mercy, Ganesh Pokhariyal, Noah Takah Fongwen, Nicaise Ndembi, Lucy Kivuti-Bitok | |
| 02 December 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity |
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| Factors associated with drug resistance mutations among antiretroviral therapy-experienced adolescents living with HIV in South Rift Valley, Kenya | |
| Argwings O. Miruka, Louisa N. Ndunyu, Patrick O. Onyango | |
| 28 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Assessing accessibility of eye health through human resources in South Africa | |
| Lehulere Mophosho, Hlabje C. Masemola, Zamadonda N. Xulu-Kasaba | |
| 28 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Developing and validating an appendectomy algorithm for use in a South African database | |
| Johnelize Louw, Peter Nyasulu, Rene English, Kathryn Chu | |
| 26 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Association between COVID-19 and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Cape Town: A retrospective study | |
| Martha Nyirenda, Reuben C. Moyo, Veranyuy Ngah, Isaac L. Singini, Lovemore N. Sigwadhi, Eduard Langenegger, Peter S. Nyasulu | |
| 11 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| COVID-19 incidence among Kenyan patients with and without inflammatory rheumatic disease | |
| Benwillies Onchong’a, Tuulikki Sokka-Isler, Pekka Mäntyselkä, Ari Voutilainen | |
| 31 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in Guinea: Analysis DHS 2018 and implications for public health | |
| Fanta Barry, Jérôme W. Some, Ramata Diallo, Kaba S. Keita, Madeleine Touré, Tiany Sidibé, Sadan Camara, Aissatou Diallo, Hermann B. Lanou, Alpha O. Sall, Mamadou D. Baldé, Alexandre Delamou | |
| 31 October 2025 |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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| The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026. | |
| Posted: 2025-12-01 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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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. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 16 of Journal of Public Health in Africa |
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| We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 16 of Journal of Public Health in Africa. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-25 | More... |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 | |
Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection! |
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The concluding article of our special collection, 'Infection Prevention and Control' 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. 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 |
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| Posted: 2025-07-01 | More... |
Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible| More Announcements... |
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