African Health Sciences

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African Health Sciences

African Health Sciences is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on health issues relevant to Africa. It was established in 2001 and is published by the Makerere University College of Health Sciences. The journal covers all areas of health sciences, including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, biomedical sciences, and public health.

Scope and Focus

The primary aim of African Health Sciences is to provide a platform for researchers from Africa to publish their findings and contribute to the global understanding of health issues. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, short reports, and case reports. It covers a wide range of topics, including infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, mental health, and health systems.

Impact

African Health Sciences has made significant contributions to the field of health research in Africa. It has published numerous articles that have influenced policy and practice in the region. The journal is indexed in several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the African Index Medicus.

Editorial Policies

The journal follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly work in medical journals. It also adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Open Access Policy

African Health Sciences is an open access journal, meaning that all content is freely available without charge to the user or their institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles in this journal without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author.

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