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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| Stakeholder perspectives on the feasibility and uptake of the cardiovascular polypill in South Africa | |
| Trudy D. Leong, Bey-Marrie Schmidt, Liesel Zühlke, Robyn Curran, Jane Simmonds, Ntobeko A.B. Ntusi, Tamara Kredo, Lara Fairall | |
| 06 August 2026 | |
Review Article |
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| Delivery motorbike crash injuries in South Africa: A scoping review and call for policy reform | |
| Pududu A. Rachuene, Falethu Sukati, Mthunzi Ngcelwane | |
| 06 August 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Enhancing HIV commodity reporting using real-time antiretrovirals stock status monitoring tool in an HIV-accredited regional referral hospital, Kampala, March 2024 – August 2024 | |
| Tracy Maureen Rutogire, Samuel Gidudu, Gloria Bahizi, Jackson Were, Irene B. Kyamwine, Lilian Bulage, Alex Riolexus Ario | |
| 05 August 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Factors associated with dropouts along the continuum of maternal care among adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys from 15 countries | |
| Denise Kpebo, Tieba Millogo, Adama Baguiya, Eunice Chomi, Siaka Lougue, Seni Kouanda | |
| 31 July 2026 | |
Editorial |
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| The Uganda – Democratic Republic of the Congo cross-border collaboration for Bundibugyo Ebola response: A new model for African health security, sovereignty and solidarity | |
| Henry K. Bosa, Pierre Z. Akilimali, Ingrid Ampeire, Atek Kagirita, Charles Olaro, Dieudonné Mwamba, Diana Atwine, Kasonde Mwinga, Christian Ngandu, Wessam Mankoula, Catherine A.H. Smallwood, Nebiyu Dereje, Marie-Roseline Belizaire, Yap Boum II, Mohamed Y. Janabi, Jean Kaseya, Chris Baryomunsi, Samuel R. Kamba | |
| 31 July 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Barriers and facilitators experienced by people with neurological disabilities: A South African health systems perspective | |
| Prisha Alakram-Khelawon, Sonti Pilusa, Natalie Benjamin-Damons | |
| 31 July 2026 | |
Brief Report |
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| Mpox research coordination to effectively support response efforts in Africa: Lessons learned, challenges, and way forward | |
| Mosoka P. Fallah, Olayinka S. Ilesanmi, Abigael A. Mesfin, Shahd Osman, Oluwatoyosi Olawande, Tamrat Shaweno, Yap Boum II, Nebiyu Dereje, Ngashi Ngongo, Jean Kaseya | |
| 31 July 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Climate variability, poverty and substance use disorders: Exploring maladaptive coping mechanisms in climate-stressed communities of Northwest Nigeria | |
| Abdullahi Y. Abdulwahab, Summayyah B. Muhammad, Audu I. Aveka, Abdulkadir Surajudeen, Sani Khalid, Muhammad Aliyu, Abusufyan Attahiru, Fahad S. Abubakar, Bashir A. Yakasai | |
| 20 July 2026 | |
Opinion Paper |
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| Snakebite-associated audiological sequelae: Rethinking care pathways in African health systems | |
| Suvishka Barath, Ntandoyenkosi L. Msomi, Andrew J. Ross | |
| 14 July 2026 | |
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 |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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