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Leadership change at African journal sparks calls for bold reform

The Journal of Public Health in Africa faces a pivotal moment, and researchers say it must evolve to better serve the scientific community.
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  1. Abdullahi Tsanni

    1. Abdullahi Tsanni is a science writer reporting on the ground in Senegal.

When Nicaise Ndembi took the helm of the Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA), his goal was to amplify African voices in global health research. Six months after he stepped down as editor-in-chief, researchers are calling for bold changes to make certain that the journal can fulfil its promise.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-01940-0

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  1. Ndembi, N. J. Public Health Afr. 15, 679 (2024).

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