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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: 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

Scientific Letter

 
A setback for Sustainable Development Goal 3.1: Documenting the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic’s impact on maternal mortality through a National Confidential Enquiry in South Africa  
Gomolemo Rakale, Sam T. Ntuli, Tshepo Ramarumo, Solly M. Seeletse
14 April 2026

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol. 17, No 1 & 2 (2025)  
Editorial Office
08 April 2026

Original Research: Maternal and Neonatal Health

 
Integration of Ubuntu philosophy in maternity care units of Limpopo province, South Africa: Perceived experiences of women  
Seani A. Mulondo, Sonto M. Maputle
01 April 2026

Original Research

 
Capacity development of researchers involved in guideline development in Malawi, Nigeria and South Africa: A mixed-methods study  
Retsedisitsoe P. Mazibuko, Willem Odendaal, Sara Cooper, Tamara Kredo, Michael McCaul, Anke Rohwer
31 March 2026

Original Research: Pain Management and Palliative Care

 
Reframing Emergency Medical Service in the context of chronic non-communicable disease and palliative care  
Linley A. Holmes, Elizabeth Gwyther, Shannon Odell
31 March 2026

Therapeutic Letter

 
Stopping antidepressants safely  
Mark Horowitz, Thomas L. Perry
31 March 2026

Original Research: Pain Management and Palliative Care

 
Operationalising palliative care integration: Experiences of implementers in South Africa  
Juanita O. Arendse, Virginia Zweigenthal, Liz Gwyther
30 March 2026

Original Research

 
Factors affecting the enrolment of men into a community adherence group in Kavango East Region, Namibia  
Andreas Nampola, Daniel O. Ashipala, Epafras Anyolo
23 March 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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