The Pan African Medical Journal (PAMJ) is an accessible, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing general health. Our core mission is to function as a dynamic platform for the dissemination of research conducted across Africa. We aim to cultivate a vibrant culture of scholarly publishing among African researchers. The PAMJ covers a broad spectrum of subjects in public health, epidemiology, clinical medicine, expanding to the realms of social, political, and economic sciences, among others. Through our publications, we strive to make meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of populations of Africa and beyond.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Scopus Categories
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Global Maternal and Child HealthVaccine Coverage and HesitancyViral Infections and Outbreaks ResearchHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsInfectious Diseases and TuberculosisSarcoma Diagnosis and TreatmentChild Nutrition and Water AccessTuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyCancer and Skin LesionsCOVID-19 epidemiological studies