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The African Journal of Primary Health & Family Medicine welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange between family medicine and primary health care researchers and practitioners across Africa and the developing world, whilst providing a contextual and holistic view of family medicine as practiced across the continent. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
The lived experiences of caregivers of people with epilepsy in Botswana  
Jappy M. Toe, Tebogo T. Mamalelala, Esther I. Ntsayagae
04 September 2026

Original Research: Sexual Health

 
Awareness, service use and barriers to sexual and reproductive health among adolescents in the Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia  
Derese T. Demissie, Rose Mmusi-Phetoe
31 August 2026

Original Research

 
Assessing the effectiveness of the patient referral system in remote Zambia: A case study of Mbala District  
Austine Dolopo
29 August 2026

Editorial - Special Collection: WONCA Africa

 
Is primary care the ‘right care’ for respiratory medicine in Africa?  
Robert J. Mash
29 August 2026

Original Research

 
Cardiometabolic risk profile and associated factors among adults with type 2 diabetes in a primary health care clinics in North Central Nigeria  
Innocent N. Okonkwo, Maryanna Idoh, Ezra O. Agbo, Edwin N. Okafor
28 August 2026

Original Research

 
Integrating ChatGPT to support children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus in South African healthcare: Perspectives of healthcare professionals and academics  
Kabelo G. Chuma, Philangani T. Sibiya
22 August 2026

Opinion Paper

 
Distributed leadership as an enabler of community participation in primary health care in Malawi  
Tony M. Majo, Martha K. Makwero
18 August 2026

Conference Report- Special Collection: Innovate for Impact in Diabetes

 
Delivering diabetes care in underserved communities in South Africa: Insights from the 2025 Diabetes Summit Workshop  
Khutso G. Phalane, Wyvine A. Bapolisi, Nelisiwe Mkize, Rivoningo Gonani, Kibachio J. Mwangi, Melanie Pienaar, Patrick Ngassa Piotie
18 August 2026

Conference Report- Special Collection: Innovate for Impact in Diabetes

 
Reframing diabetes mellitus care in South Africa through lived experience, peer support and advocacy: Lessons from the 2025 Diabetes Summit  
Melanie A. Pienaar, Alexandra van Essche, Sandhya Singh, Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Kibachio J. Mwangi
17 August 2026

Original Research

 
Dietary patterns and associated cardiometabolic risk factors among teachers in Makhado Municipality, South Africa  
Zelda L. Ratshilivha, Takalani C. Muluvhu, Suzanne Jacobs, Tjale C. Mahopo
14 August 2026
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Posted: 2026-08-04

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A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 3: Good health and well-being. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read the blog.

 
Posted: 2026-07-24

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
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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