Aim and Scope
Journal of Community Health in East and Horn of Africa is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and practice in community and public health. The journal publishes high-quality empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented research that contributes to improving population health, strengthening health systems, and promoting equitable access to healthcare, with particular emphasis on East Africa, the Horn of Africa, and comparable settings.
The journal provides a platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, practitioners, and policymakers to share evidence-based findings, innovative interventions, and policy solutions that address emerging and persistent public health challenges.
Scope of the Journal
The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, policy analyses, and theoretical papers in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Community Health
- Public Health Systems and Health Policy
- Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Nutrition and Food Security
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
- Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Health Education and Behaviour Change
- Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
- Primary Health Care
- Emergency Preparedness and Global Health
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that informs health policy, strengthens community-based health interventions, and supports the development of resilient, equitable, and sustainable healthcare systems.