Vol 18, No 1 (2026)

Continuing professional development for planetary health, edited by Prof. Bob Mash ( 0000-0001-7373-0774). This collection contributes to the journal by providing continuing professional development (CPD) content for family medicine and primary care providers in Africa, equipping practitioners to engage with planetary health challenges within the context of primary healthcare.

Editorial
Preventing maternal deaths from hypertensive disorders of pregnancy through strengthening of primary care services Olive P. Khaliq, Jagidesa Moodley, Nnabuike C. Ngene	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5364 \| 06 May 2026

Editorial
Compassionate care in a digital world: Artificial intelligence and the consultation Werner Viljoen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5531 \| 18 May 2026

CPD Article - Special Collection: Continuing professional development for planetary health
The health effects of extreme heat Sa’ad Lahri	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5372 \| 30 April 2026

CPD Article - Special Collection: Continuing professional development for planetary health
Emergency preparedness and disaster management for primary health care in Africa from the perspective of climate hazards and extreme weather events Elzarie Theron, Wayne P. Smith	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5449 \| 20 May 2026

CPD Article - Special Collection: Continuing professional development for planetary health
How does climate change impact health in the African primary care context? Christian Lueme Lokotola	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5474 \| 22 May 2026

CPD Article - Special Collection: Continuing professional development for planetary health
How to build the climate resilience and environmental sustainability of your facility and services Robert J. Mash, Patricia N. Schwerdtle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5445 \| 25 May 2026

Obituary
Dr Zelra Malan (13 November 1963 – 22 November 2025) Felicia Christians	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5408 \| 13 March 2026

Country Profile
Family medicine and primary health care in Liberia David Okiror, Ibrahim Sanoe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5402 \| 05 May 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5287 \| 14 April 2026

Therapeutic Letter
Stopping antidepressants safely Mark Horowitz, Thomas L. Perry	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5431 \| 31 March 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5034 \| 08 January 2026

Original Research
Development of the Swahili Cancer Health Literacy Test for use in the African context Kija Malale, Melanie Pienaar	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5077 \| 10 January 2026

Original Research
A qualitative study exploring the primary health care nurses’ lived experiences of cervical cancer screening Maliketso G. Polane, Siyabonga B. Dlamini	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a4986 \| 26 January 2026

Original Research
The influence of climate change on children attending primary care in Isiolo County, Northern Kenya Beatrice W. Muhu, Christian L. Lokotola, Robert Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5259 \| 27 January 2026

Original Research
Addressing communication dynamics in traditional medicine use disclosure to physicians Lindiwe Gumede	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| ONLINE APP. 2 \| ONLINE APP. 3 \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5177 \| 27 January 2026

Original Research
Factors affecting reporting of patient safety incidents in the Eastern Cape primary health care Patiswa Tolobisa, Nellie Naranjee, Shamila Moonsamy	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a4993 \| 28 January 2026

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The experiences and practices of oral health promotion for children in Cape Town: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study Fathima Peerbhay, Robert Mash	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP 1–3 \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5231 \| 31 January 2026

Original Research
Knowledge, attitudes and factors associated with uptake of modern contraceptive methods among young women living with disabilities in Botswana Charity S. Moses, Olubukola Adesina, Lucia M. Mupara	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a4977 \| 02 February 2026

Original Research
Lived experiences of ethical dilemmas in pricing life-saving medicines among private-sector pharmacists in Zimbabwe Daniel Sibanda	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5205 \| 04 February 2026

Original Research
Alarmingly high recent human immunodeficiency virus infection burden among newly diagnosed individuals in Mongu District, Zambia Masiliso A. Liamba, Nawa Mukumbata, Sepiso K. Masenga	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5202 \| 06 February 2026

Original Research
Health services and programmatic responses to improving adolescent HIV care in Lusaka, Zambia: A descriptive qualitative study Kaala Moomba, Talitha Crowley, Brian van Wyk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5189 \| 17 February 2026

Original Research
Perceptions of Family Medicine among first-year medical students at Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya Catherine Gathu, Lucy W. Mwangi, Peter Kioko, Tatiana Elwes	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5073 \| 17 February 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5108 \| 13 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5115 \| 23 March 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| ONLINE APP. 2 \| ONLINE APP. 3 \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5193 \| 31 March 2026

Original Research
App-based primary care in South Africa: A conceptual pathway from telemedicine service acceptance to patients’ continuance intentions Grethe van Tonder, Christian D. Pentz, Ronel du Preez	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5191 \| 23 April 2026

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Determinants of primary healthcare physicians’ knowledge of diabetic kidney disease Wafaa Fadili	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5322 \| 29 April 2026

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Management of progressive joint disorders by non-physician healthcare providers in South Africa: A mapping study to inform pharmacist integration Tumelo Modau, Demitri Constantinou, Ané Orchard	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5281 \| 11 May 2026

Original Research
Healthcare workers’ perspectives on patient bypassing of Primary Health Care facilities in Mpumalanga province, South Africa Thobelani N. Majola, Ntombifuthi Blose, Mashudu Mthethwa, Zinhle Mtwane, Algernon M. Africa, Matome S. Mokganya, James M. Burnett, Noluthando Ndlovu, Ashnie Padarath	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5368 \| 11 May 2026

Original Research
Understanding barriers to treatment-seeking in Mseleni joint disease: A multistaged study in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Elizabeth S. Dinkele, Robea Ballo, Victor Fredlund, Victoria E. Gibbon	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5297 \| 13 May 2026

Original Research
Evaluating knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus and human papillomavirus vaccination among women in East London, South Africa Tabita Boto, Anthony M. Feketshane, Nondumiso Ngxola	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5261 \| 19 May 2026

Original Research
Experiences of volunteers: A volunteer-led community strategy for lung cancer awareness and mobilisation in KwaZulu-Natal Sthabile W. Mtolo, Themba G. Ginindza, Siyabonga B. Dlamini	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5141 \| 22 May 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| ONLINE APP. 2 \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5221 \| 30 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5206 \| 31 March 2026

Original Research: Maternal and Neonatal Health
Transitioning to midwifery models of care: Implementation insights from focus groups with Health leaders in two African countries Lise-Lotte Franklin Larsson, Solomon Hailemeskel, Helena Lindgren, Ulrika Byrskog, Michael B. Wells, Johanna Blomgren, Joyce Jebet Cheptum, Kaddy Ceesay, Kerstin Erlandsson	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5238 \| 19 February 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5240 \| 01 April 2026

Original Research: Maternal and Neonatal Health
Obstetricians’ perceptions of midwife specialists’ roles in South Africa Kagiso P. Tukisi, Zelda Janse van Rensburg, Wanda Jacobs	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5276 \| 17 April 2026

Original Research: Maternal and Neonatal Health
Knowledge and compliance related to the prevention of mother-to-child transmission guidelines amongst South African healthcare professionals Ayabonga Vika, Burt Davis	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5304 \| 19 May 2026

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. Brand, Marianne E. Visser, Idriss I. Kallon, Susanna S. van Wyk, Anke C. Rohwer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5137 \| 15 January 2026

Review Article
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5182 \| 04 February 2026

Review Article
Implementation of malaria control programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Southern African Development Community Elimination 8 countries: A scoping review Daphne N. Muzamhindo, Geldine Chironda, Joyce Mahlako Tsoka-Gwegweni	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5110 \| 21 February 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5083 \| 16 April 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5425 \| 02 March 2026

Correction
Corrigendum: A Delphi study to guide the development of a clinical indicator tool for palliative care in South Africa Rene Krause, Alan Barnard, Henriette Burger, Andre de Vos, Katya Evans, Lindsay Farrant, Nicki Fouche, Sebastiana Kalula, Jennie Morgan, Zainab Mohamed, Eugenio Panieri, Tasleem Ras, Peter Raubenheimer, Estelle Verburgh, Kirsty Boyd, Liz Gwyther	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a5566 \| 01 June 2026

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Vol 18, No 1 (2026)

Editorial

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CPD Article - Special Collection: Continuing professional development for planetary health

CPD Article - Special Collection: Continuing professional development for planetary health

CPD Article - Special Collection: Continuing professional development for planetary health

CPD Article - Special Collection: Continuing professional development for planetary health

Obituary

Country Profile

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Therapeutic Letter

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Original Research: Pain Management and Palliative Care

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Original Research: Maternal and Neonatal Health

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Original Research: Maternal and Neonatal Health

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Review Article

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Correction

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