Strict adherence to international medical ethics.
The primary mission of the PAMJ is to foster a vibrant culture of scholarly publishing among African health actors and researchers. By making scientific work freely accessible to the global community, the journal aims to improve health outcomes through a better understanding of Africa's unique medical specificities. Scope and Publication Portfolio
The journal accepts a wide array of manuscript types, including: Original research articles Case reports and case series Reviews and meta-analyses Editorials and commentaries Short communications The Pan African Medical Journal
Unlike predatory journals that exploit the open-access model, PAMJ is a legitimate, non-profit entity owned by the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET). Its editorial board comprises renowned epidemiologists, clinicians, and academics from Cape Town to Cairo.
For decades, international journals published studies about Africa, but rarely by Africans. PAMJ flips the script. It focuses on: Strict adherence to international medical ethics
Not yet a Clarivate Impact Factor, but it has a Scopus CiteScore and is widely recognized by African promotion committees.
Global medical journals frequently prioritize research on novel therapies or conditions prevalent in high-income countries. In contrast, PAMJ prioritizes research that addresses the immediate needs of African populations. Whether it is evaluating the efficacy of a localized community health worker program, analyzing an outbreak of cholera, or documenting rare clinical presentations of tropical diseases, PAMJ captures the ground-level reality of African healthcare. Driving Evidence-Based Policy Scope and Publication Portfolio The journal accepts a
PAMJ is a strong proponent of the Open Access movement.
The Pan African Medical Journal has proven its mettle during crises. During the 2014–2016 West African Ebola outbreak, PAMJ created a dedicated "Ebola Series" that became a real-time knowledge hub. Similarly, during COVID-19, PAMJ published more than 500 pre-prints and peer-reviewed articles from African frontline clinicians within weeks of the pandemic’s onset.
Yes, it uses a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
Addressing the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tone: Professional, evidence-based, solution-oriented (matching PAMJ's readership of clinicians, researchers, and public health officials).