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 |
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| Family planning services financing in the West African Economic and Monetary Union countries: Trend analysis from 2013 to 2021 | |
| Danielle Yugbaré Belemsaga, Simon T. Nassa, Yann Tapsoba, Kadari Cissé, Désiré L. Dahourou, Henri G. Ouedraogo, Seni Kouanda | |
| 14 July 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices across four communities in the Western Cape, South Africa: A cross-sectional study | |
| Talitha Crowley, Million Bimerew, Thabani Noncungu, Furaha Akimanimpaye, Francis Rukshana, Margaret Hoffman, Pelisa Khonco, Sergio Hendricks, Mogasweri Naidoo, John J. Musafiri, Penelope Martin, Jennifer Chipps | |
| 10 July 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| A descriptive cost comparison of Listening and Spoken Language – South Africa versus traditional Speech-Language Therapy as therapeutic approaches for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in South Africa | |
| Aisha Casoojee, Katijah Khoza-Shangase | |
| 09 July 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Factors associated with non-use of modern contraceptive methods in the school-going adolescent’s girls and young women in Guinea | |
| Sidikiba Sidibé, Djiba Diakite, Almamy A. Touré, Aboubacar S. Magassouba, Hadja F. Camara, Abdoulaye Sow, Mory 1 Kourouma, Facely Camara, Ansoumane Sidibé, Alexandre Delamou | |
| 30 June 2026 | |
Review Article |
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| Mapping child health and development policies and implementation challenges in South Africa: A scoping review | |
| Witness Mapanga, Chenai Mlandu, Khuthala Mabetha | |
| 27 June 2026 | |
Review Article |
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| Public health impacts of gold mining in Ghana: A scoping review of environmental exposures and intersectoral resilience strategies | |
| Perfect Edinam Asamoah, Abigail Osei Owusu | |
| 25 June 2026 | |
Brief Report |
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| Ethical approval processes for research during public health emergencies in Africa: Experiences from a multicountry mpox study | |
| Mosoka P. Fallah, Olayinka S. Ilesanmi, Nebiyu Dereje, Oluwatoyosi Olawande, Elvis TemFack, Tamrat Shaweno, Abigael A. Mesfin, Cathy A. Tabaro, Shahd O.S. Osman, Yap Boum, Raji Tajudeen, Ngashi Ngongo, Jean Kaseya | |
| 25 June 2026 | |
Letters to the Editors |
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| Chronic kidney disease among patients from gold-mining communities in southeastern Senegal: A call for further investigation | |
| Modou Ndongo, Ibrahima L. Sarr, Sidy M. Seck | |
| 25 June 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Counselling within South Africa’s public health system: Mental healthcare users’ experiences | |
| Maura Lappeman, Cathy Aaron, Rene Botha, Nasera Cader-Mokoa, Nousheena Firfirey-Brijlal, Fatima Ismail, Vivian Leibrandt, Jonathan Nell, Claire van Dyk | |
| 24 June 2026 | |
Opinion Paper |
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| Charting a new course: Recommendations for strategic priorities for the African Medicines Agency | |
| Olawale Salami, Emmanuel Agogo | |
| 20 June 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! | |
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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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