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...
 

Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access

  

Boost your research's visibility, foster global collaboration, and drive innovation by exploring the benefits of open access. Break free from limitations and share your work with the world. Read our blog, Why open access is the future of academic publishing.


Be part of the transformation today!

  
Posted: 2025-11-26
 

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05
 

Notification: Thank You, Volume 17 Reviewers!

  
We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 17 of African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-11-06 More...
 

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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