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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| Trends in reproductive and maternal healthcare indicators, Côte d’Ivoire, 2018 to 2020 | |
| Denise O.D. Kpebo, Marie-Dorothée Mélèdje Koffi-Koumi, Marie-Laurette Agbré-Yacé, Jean-Ernest D. Kamenan, Odile S. Aké-Tano, William Yavo, Gouda R.M. Mady, Diarra B. Senghor, Cheikh M. Faye | |
| 17 July 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Integrated HIV and STIs response: Trends in syphilis incidence and uptake of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis in Zambia | |
| Kutha Banda, Nicholus C. Sande, Chipwaila C. Chunga, Belia Longwe, Kayawe Nkumbwa, Madaliso Silondwa, Nsanzya Maambo, Japhet Michelo, Prudence Haimbe, Trevor Mwamba, Hilda Shakwelele, Sandra Chilengi-Sakala, Ireen Bwalya | |
| 10 July 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Community leaders’ experiences of hepatitis E in a Namibian informal settlement: A qualitative study | |
| Abraham V. Nghikevali, Talitha Crowley | |
| 09 July 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Coping with stillbirth: Insights from parents in rural Limpopo, South Africa | |
| Lunghile Shivambo, Dumile Gumede | |
| 08 July 2025 | |
Editorial - Special Collection: Infection Prevention and Control |
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| From evidence to policy: WHO’s COVID-19 infection prevention and control guideline development process | |
| Hannah M. Hamilton Hurwitz, Kathleen Dunn, Roger Chou, Nathan Ford, João Paulo Toledo, April Baller | |
| 30 June 2025 | |
Opinion Paper |
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| Leveraging risk communication and community engagement and lessons from previous outbreaks to strengthen a Public Health response: A case study of Disease X in the Panzi region, DRC | |
| Pierre Gashema, Patrick G. Iradukunda, Placide Sesonga, Radjabu Bigirimana, Jean C. Mugisha, Jean dD Harelimana, Mosoka P. Fallah, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Claude M. Muvunyi | |
| 30 June 2025 | |
Editorial – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity |
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| Africa’s second plan to stop mpox outbreaks through intensification, integration, and legacy | |
| Ngashi Ngongo, Abou B. Gaye, Yap Boum II, Gervais Folefack Tengomo, Kyeng Mercy, Michel Muteba, Nebiyu Dereje, Rose M. Nakame, Deogratias Kakule, Raïssa Litete Beyande, Marie-Claire Fwelo, Charles Ibeneme, Senga L. Sembuche, Joshua Nyarango, Patrick C. Kabwe, Laura Ambe, Wazih N. Cho, Abdramane Diabate, Beryl Njeba, Andre Bulabula, Shanelle Hall, Yao S. Atrah, Mamadou S.K. Diallo, Fougnigué Soro, Brice W. Bicaba, Jean Kaseya, Chikwe Ihekweazu | |
| 26 June 2025 | |
Review Article |
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| Dietary interventions and glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis | |
| Anesu Marume, Exgratia Chidoko, Joconiah Chirenda | |
| 26 June 2025 | |
Original Research – Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity |
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| Functional and structural analysis of missense variants in the human PDCD1 Gene | |
| Hanâ Baba, Meryem Bouqdayr, Anass Abbad, Asmae Saih, Benson R. Kidenya, Mohamed A. Sesay, Simpson Addo, Lahcen Wakrim, Anass Kettani | |
| 20 June 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes and practices in Thabo Mofutsanyana District, South Africa, 2022 | |
| Inge Kleinhans, Siphesihle K. Mahanjana, Lehlohonolo Kumalo, Brian Brümmer, Ashley Chitaka, Zandile D. Nukeri, Fiona Els, Sizeka Mashele, Michelle Groome, Natalie Mayet, Ramasedi S. Mokoena, Emily B. Atuheire, Joy I. Ebonwu | |
| 19 June 2025 |
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| As part of strengthening scientific publishing capacity in Africa, Africa CDC, in collaboration with the Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA), is conducting a rapid survey to assess the barriers to scientific publication in Africa. To make your voice heard, please visit and complete the online survey here: Barriers to Scientific Publication Among Early-Career Health Researchers in Africa. The survey closes on July 31st, 2025. | |
| Posted: 2025-07-15 | |
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: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology |
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| We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals’ in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial. | |
| Posted: 2025-06-02 | More... |
Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action |
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| Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change. | |
| Posted: 2025-05-29 | |
Notification: Special Collection Launch |
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| We’re thrilled to bring you the first article of our special collection, ‘African Researchers Publication Capacity,’ with expert insights from guest editor Professor Peter Nyasulu. Discover ‘Community health workers: A key to halting Africa’s mpox outbreak’ by Ngashi Ngongo, Yap Boum II, Kyeng Mercy, Landry D. Tsague, Wazih N. Cho, Gervais L. Folefack Tengomo, Abou Beckr Gaye, Laura N. Ambe, Nebiyu Dereje and Jean Kaseya. Start reading here: Special Collection: African Researchers Publication Capacity. Keep an eye out for more contributions soon! | |
| Posted: 2025-05-29 | More... |
Notification: SURVEY: Towards scientific publishing capacity for early-career researchers in Africa| More Announcements... |
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