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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.
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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Podcast: Prof Bob Mash: Inspiring journey & WONCA 2027 invitation |
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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! |
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| Posted: 2026-01-13 | |
Call for Papers: Call for sexual health papers |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| Posted: 2025-12-12 | |
Call for Papers: Call for maternal and neonatal health papers |
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| 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! |
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| 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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