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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

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

Original Research

 
The holistic management of menopausal symptoms among indigenous women in the Gauteng province  
Maphefo S. Aphane, Ramadimetja S. Mooa, Molatelo M. Rasweswe
13 March 2026

Obituary

 
Dr Zelra Malan (13 November 1963 – 22 November 2025)  
Felicia Christians
13 March 2026

Correction

 
Corrigendum: Evaluating the efficacy of digital media platforms in disseminating public health information: A global review with implications for South Africa  
Hulisani Matakanye, Ndivhuwo D. Sundani
02 March 2026
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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!  
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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

Press Release: Recent open-access books on SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth

 
A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth. 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.  
Posted: 2026-01-30

Podcast: Advocating for Midwives: A Conversation with Professor Doreen Kaura

 
Listen to a podcast with Professor Doreen Kaura, Section Editor of Maternal and Neonatal Health at the African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (PHCFM). Professor Kaura discusses the important role midwives play in improving health outcomes and reducing costs, and highlights a petition calling for one million more midwives worldwide. Listen to the full discussion here.  
Posted: 2026-01-28
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