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
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| Strengthening school health in Namibia: A framework for policy development, implementation and evaluation | |
| Ndasilohenda Katangolo-Nakashwa, Faniswa Honest Mfidi, Kabwebwe Honoré Mitonga | |
| 09 June 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Measles and rubella seropositivity among suspected measles cases in northwestern region of Nigeria | |
| Mohammed I. Tahir, Oluwafemi T. Ige, Abdurrahman E. Ahmad, Zainab L. Tanko, Elisha Peter, Zakari Jibrin, Fatima A. Chiroma, Georgina N. Odaibo, Maryam Aminu | |
| 09 June 2026 | |
Opinion Paper |
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| Childhood ultraviolet exposure and skin cancer prevention: A call for change in national policy in South Africa | |
| Magrietha Swart | |
| 09 June 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Implementation of a Banana Flour Porridge Supplementation Initiative in a Mozambican Primary School: A pilot descriptive study | |
| José Braz Chidassicua, António Titosse, Amílcar Magaço, Reginalda Mondlane, Edson Mambuque, Maria Patrícia Gonçalves, Réka Maulide Cane | |
| 08 June 2026 | |
Editorial |
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| Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in Africa: A defining moment for Africa’s health security and sovereignty | |
| Yap Boum II, Nebiyu Dereje, Kyeng Mercy, Mosoka Fallah, Merawi Aragaw, Landry Tsague, Raji Tajudeen, Shanelle Hall, Ngashi Ngongo, Jean Kaseya | |
| 02 June 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Tuberculosis and tuberculosis-human immunodeficiency virus in post-conflict West Africa: Lessons for integrated surveillance from 2000 to 2022 | |
| John Kwame Duah | |
| 30 May 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Modern contraceptive use, associated factors and reasons for non-use among young lactating mothers in the context of free family planning services in the Kaya municipality setting, Burkina Faso | |
| Abou Coulibaly, Adama Baguiya, Jeoffray Diendéré, Franck Garanet, Halima Tougri, Denise Kpebo, Seni Kouanda | |
| 26 May 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Prediction of measles elimination in Côte d’Ivoire by 2030 | |
| Kouadio D. Ekra, Calixte H.H. Guehi, Eric M. Ahoussou, Guillaume Okoubo | |
| 22 May 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Quality of care and health insurance uptake in Namibia | |
| Nigel James, Yubraj Acharya, Ndilimeke JC Nashandi, Stephen A. Matthews, Yosef Bodovski | |
| 21 May 2026 | |
Table of Contents |
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| Table of Contents Vol 16, No 1, 2, 3 & 4 (2025) | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 18 May 2026 |
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Notification: Attention, researchers! |
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| Our publisher's scholarly journal has just dropped its Table of Contents for Vol 16, No 1, 2, 3 & 4 (2025). Dive into the latest research and fuel your curiosity with insights that matter. Stay ahead of the curve and explore the forefront of academic discovery! | |
| Posted: 2026-05-19 | More... |
Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection! |
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| The concluding article of our special collection, 'Strengthening Scientific Publication Capacity of African Researchers,' guest edited by Prof. Peter Nyasulu, is now available! Explore ‘Impact of dental caries on the quality of life of children with sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria' by Afolabi JB, Oziegbe EO, Adegoke SA, Adefehinti O, Oyetola EO, Folayan MO and delve into the final insights on 'Treatment of dental caries in children with SCA will significantly improve their oral health-related QoL (OHRQoL)'. Read it here: Issue 4. 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: 2025-12-19 | More... |
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 | |
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 |
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