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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

Review Article

 
Acceptability, feasibility and equity implications of nutritional supplementation interventions for the prevention of wasting in infants and young children: A rapid qualitative evidence synthesis  
Amanda S.P. Brand, Marianne E. Visser, Idriss I. Kallon, Susanna S.P. van Wyk, Anke C. Rohwer
15 January 2026

Original Research

 
Development of the Swahili Cancer Health Literacy Test for use in the African context  
Kija Malale, Melanie Pienaar
10 January 2026

Original Research

 
Diagnostic performance of the FluoroType MTBDR assay for rifampicin and isoniazid resistance in routine laboratory setting  
Ivy Rukasha, Kabelo G. Kaapu, Molebogeng R. Lekalakala-Mokaba
08 January 2026

Therapeutic Letter

 
Oral versus intravenous antibiotics: Oral antibiotics are more cost-effective and may be safer than intravenous antibiotics for most infections in stable adults  
Davie Wong, Thomas Perry
13 December 2025

Editorial

 
Sexual health is a priority for African family medicine and primary care research  
Deidre Pretorius
12 December 2025

Original Research

 
Hearing screening of Grade R learners in Qumbu: Referral rates and potential hearing loss  
Antonette R. Pierce, Unati Stemela-Zali
11 December 2025

Original Research

 
Patient complaints on nurse job satisfaction in primary health care clinics, Ehlanzeni District, South Africa  
Patrick N. Dlamini, Tebogo Tsele-Tebakang
09 December 2025

Original Research

 
Health services’ responses to transitioning adolescents to adult HIV care in South Africa  
Charné Petinger, Talitha Crowley, Brian van Wyk
08 December 2025

Review Article

 
Exploring diabetes-related stigma in adolescence: A critical review  
Nadine Janneke, Elmari Deacon
06 December 2025

Editorial - Special Collection: Primary Care Research Methods

 
Building the next generation of family medicine and primary health care researchers in Africa  
Robert J. Mash, Klaus von Pressentin
05 December 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Podcast: Prof Bob Mash: Inspiring journey & WONCA 2027 invitation

 

Prof Bob Mash, WONCA Africa President and Editor-in-Chief of the open-access African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM), shares his journey as a Family Doctor in South Africa. Hear his story and invitation to the WONCA World Conference 2027 in Cape Town. Listen now and learn more about the upcoming global event!

 
Posted: 2026-01-13

Call for Papers: Call for sexual health papers

 
The African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM) views sexual health as essential to overall well-being. Our inclusive, evidence-based approach covers both clinical aspects, like sexual health services, and non-clinical aspects, such as sexual ethics and justice. We invite you to contribute to this vital conversation by submitting your manuscript today and joining us in advancing the understanding and promotion of sexual health for all.  
Posted: 2025-12-12

Call for Papers: Call for pain management and palliative care papers

 

Africa needs palliative care solutions tailored to its unique realities. Publish in the open-access African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM) to drive change and advocate for compassionate care.

 
Posted: 2025-12-12

Call for Papers: Call for maternal and neonatal health papers

 
The open-access African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM) invites researchers to submit evidence-based work on maternal and neonatal care in district level health service settings  
Posted: 2025-12-12

Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection!

 
The concluding article of our special collection, 'Primary Care Research Methods,' guest edited by Prof. Bob Mash, is now available! Explore ‘Building the next generation of family medicine and primary health care researchers in Africa’ by Robert J. Mash and Klaus von Pressentin. Thank you for following along and enjoying the complete collection Vol 17, No 2 (2025)! If you are interested in launching a special collection, please contact special-issues@aosis.co.za.  
Posted: 2025-12-06 More...
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