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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

 
Understanding barriers to treatment-seeking in Mseleni joint disease: A multistaged study in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa  
Elizabeth S. Dinkele, Robea Ballo, Victor Fredlund, Victoria E. Gibbon
13 May 2026

Original Research

 
Management of progressive joint disorders by non-physician healthcare providers in South Africa: A mapping study to inform pharmacist integration  
Tumelo Modau, Demitri Constantinou, Ané Orchard
11 May 2026

Original Research

 
Healthcare workers’ perspectives on patient bypassing of Primary Health Care facilities in Mpumalanga province, South Africa  
Thobelani N. Majola, Ntombifuthi Blose, Mashudu Mthethwa, Zinhle Mtwane, Algernon M. Africa, Matome S. Mokganya, James M. Burnett, Noluthando Ndlovu, Ashnie Padarath
11 May 2026

Editorial

 
Preventing maternal deaths from hypertensive disorders of pregnancy through strengthening of primary care services  
Olive P. Khaliq, Jagidesa Moodley, Nnabuike C. Ngene
06 May 2026

Country Profile

 
Family medicine and primary health care in Liberia  
David Okiror, Ibrahim Sanoe
05 May 2026

CPD Article - Special Collection: Continuing professional development for planetary health

 
The health effects of extreme heat  
Sa’ad Lahri
30 April 2026

Original Research

 
Determinants of primary healthcare physicians’ knowledge of diabetic kidney disease  
Wafaa Fadili
29 April 2026

Original Research

 
App-based primary care in South Africa: A conceptual pathway from telemedicine service acceptance to patients’ continuance intentions  
Grethe van Tonder, Christian D. Pentz, Ronel du Preez
23 April 2026

Original Research: Maternal and Neonatal Health

 
Obstetricians’ perceptions of midwife specialists’ roles in South Africa  
Kagiso P. Tukisi, Zelda Janse van Rensburg, Wanda Jacobs
17 April 2026

Review Article

 
Oral iron supplementation as a public health intervention in children aged 6 to 23 months for preventing iron deficiency and anaemia: Economic evaluation for the South African health system  
Pamela Vorster, Amanda S. Brand, Celeste Naude, Funeka Bango, Gerald Manthalu, Dachi Arikpo, Tamara Kredo, Lungiswa Nkonki
16 April 2026
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: PHCFM expands focus and scope

 

The African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM) has expanded its focus and scope. With four dedicated sub-sections, it now covers Pain Management and Palliative Care, Sexual Health, Maternal and Neonatal Health, and Therapeutic Letters. This update reinforces its commitment to advancing primary healthcare and family medicine in Africa. Read the focus and scope.

 
Posted: 2026-04-17

Notification: Member of the International Society of Drug Bulletins (ISDB)

 

The African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM) is now a member of the International Society of Drug Bulletins (ISDB), a global network for independent, evidence-based information on medicines. Learn more about the ISDB’s mission.

 
Posted: 2026-04-17

Notification: Just released

 
Discover groundbreaking studies and essential reads for your research journey with the live Table of Contents for Volume 17 Issue 1 and 2, 2025 of our publisher's scholarly journal. Stay connected to the latest research developments and enrich your academic pursuits. Explore now!  
Posted: 2026-04-09 More...

Press Release: New Blog Post – Celebrating Women’s Health Research

 
In honour of Women’s History Month, a new blog post from AOSIS spotlights recent women’s health research publications from the African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM). These studies seek to understand the complex factors shaping women’s realities, informing more responsive, person‑centred primary healthcare. Read here.  
Posted: 2026-03-25

Press Release: New blog post: Open-access books on SDG 1

 

A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 1: No poverty. 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: 2026-02-25
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