Past Volumes

Volume 9

Eliminating leprosy from the Volta Region, Ghana: The importance of linking all cases to care [Research]

Chrysantus Kubio, Christopher Kankpetinge, Victor Zeng, Christian Atsu Gohoho, Williams Azumah Abanga, Ignatius Aklikpe, Christopher Sunkwa Tamal, Gyesi Razak Issahaku, Samuel Adolf Bosoka, Maxwell Afetor, Frank Baiden
JIEPH. Volume 9(1):02. Published 02 Jan 2025 (PDF in Process)

Evaluation of community health workers’ training for community-based cardiovascular disease risk factors screening in rural Morogoro, Tanzania [Research]

Alfa Muhihi, Amani Anaeli, Marina Njelekela, Rose Mpembeni, David Urassa
JIEPH. Volume 9(1):01. Published 02 Jan 2025 (PDF in Process)

Volume 8

Factors influencing the detection of noma cases in the West-Central region of Burkina Faso, 2024 [Research]

Sibdou Sandrine Ouédraogo, Fatou Diawara, Ipyn Eric Nébié, Oumar Sangho, Souleymane Sekou Diarra, Souleymane Bougoum, Youssouf Bagayan, Christelle Djecko
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):105. Published 19 Dec 2025

Assessing the implementation of the public health emergency operations centre in Ethiopia, 2017–2023 [Commentary]

Shambel Habebe Watare, Mohammed Hasen Badeso, Addisu Daba Fufa, Zewdu Asefa Edea
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):104. Published 17 Dec 2025

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding carbonated beverages among undergraduate students of a medical college in South Kerala [Research]

Ajas Shihabudeen Noorjahan, Asha Raby Nazarulla
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):103. Published 13 Dec 2025

Revisiting the threat of Lassa fever in Nigeria: A call for strategic and inclusive action [Perspective]

Victor Ibukun Agbajelola, Terese Gabriel Orum
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):102. Published 10 Dec 2025

Investigation and public health response to a confirmed case of streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis, Kadjebi District, Oti Region, Ghana, 2023 [Lesson from the field]

Mawuli Gohoho, John Duako Sonnyinado Baffoe, Thomas Vigbedor, George Dzakah, Robert Kokou Dowou, Samuel Kyere, Joyce Boakye-Yiadom, Eric Nana Takyi, Isaac Annobil, Fortress Yayra Aku
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):101. Published 09 Dec 2025

Factors associated with mortality in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in the Manzini Region, Eswatini, 2020-2021 [Research]

Sincobile Victory Mavundla, Vusie Lokotfwako, Lazarus Kuonza, Alfred Musekiwa, Masingita Makamu, Khuliso Ravhuhali
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):100. Published 03 Dec 2025

Pattern and predictors of healthcare providers’ recommendations for human papillomavirus vaccination in Ebonyi State, Nigeria [Research]

Chidinma Ihuoma Amuzie, Christian Akpa, Benedict Ndubueze Azuogu, Kalu Ulu Kalu, Naiya Ahmed, Amos Paul Bassi
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):99. Published 2 Dec 2025

Detection timeliness and case fatality patterns of Lassa fever in Bauchi State, Nigeria: A descriptive epidemiological analysis, November 2024–February 2025 [Research]

Taofik Ademola Oloyede, Nasir Ahmed Omar, Elizabeth Bunmi Adedire, Moses Job Tarfa, Musonda Chikwanda, Bilal Abdullahi Muhammad, Bashir Ahmed
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):98. Published 29 Nov 2025

Strengthening health security in the ECOWAS Region: A decadal progress assessment of national public health institutes (2015-2024) [Research]

Virgil Kuassi Lokossou, Aishat Bukola Usman, Andrew Awori, Issiaka Sombie, Felix Agbla, Melchior Athanase Aissi
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):97. Published 26 Nov 2025

Role of Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme in flood disaster response in Hanang District, December 2023 [Research]

George Mrema, Kokuhabwa Mukurasi, Kristy Hayes, Rogath Kishimba, Emmanuel Mwakapasa, Frank Jacob, Danstan Ngenzi, Ally Hussein, Elias Bukundi, Loveness Urio, Nsiande Lema, Erasto Sylvanus, Michael Kiremeji, Mololo Noah, George Massawe, Jasper Kimambo, James Allan, Godbless Mfuru, Thobias Bollen, Agnes Fridomu Njau, Fungo Masalu, Mohamed Kodi, Suten Mwabulambo, Damas Kayera, Ernest Kyungu, Gerald Manasseh, Victor Muchunguzi, Omary Ubuguyu, Wangeci Gatei, Mahesh Swaminathan, Rashid Mfaume, Elias Kwesi, Vida Mmbaga, Ntuli Kapologwe, Tumaini Nagu
JIEPH. Volume 8(4):96. Published 26 Nov 2025

Volume 7

Response to COVID-19 outbreak in an inner-city food processing factory in Ghana: A case study [Short Article].

Sally Quartey, Madgalene Akos Odikro, Abraham Baidoo, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Ernest Kenu, Donne Kofi Ameme, Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, Mary Amoakoh-Coleman, Luiz Octaviano Amoussou-gohoungo, Keziah Malm
JIEPH. Volume 7 (57). 19 Dec 2024

Awareness of HIV Status and Barriers to Accessing Testing Services among the Youth in Asutifi North District, Ghana, 2020 [Research].

Dawuda Jawarah Adamu, Atsu Dodor, Samuel Malogae Badiekang, Bernard Aanoume Ziem, Abdul Gafaru Mohammed, Samuel Bortier Borlabi, Blaise Kuubabongnaa Bagyilko, Samuel Dapaa, Kofi Agyabeng, Gyesi Razak Issahaku, Joshua Billy, Samuel Boakye-Boateng
JIEPH. Volume 7 (56). 18 Dec 2024

Schistosomiasis outbreak in Essuekyir, Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana, January 2023 [Outbreak Investigation].

Grace Adjoa Ocansey, Francisca Happy Ametor, Sayibu Shahadan Shembla, Benedict Adzogble, Seth Baffoe, Dora Dadzie, Godfred Kwabena Sarpong, Peter Zunuo Naab, Donne Kofi Ameme, Charles Noora Lwanga, Ernest Kenu
JIEPH. Volume 7 (55). 05 Dec 2024

Prevalence and factors associated with unintended pregnancies in teenagers and young women in eight Sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from Performance Monitoring and Accountability cross-sectional surveys, (2017-2018) [Research].

Dobo Onivogui, Abou Coulibaly, Seni Kouanda, Desire Lucien Dahourou, Seni Kouanda
JIEPH. Volume 7 (54). 21 Nov 2024

An assessment of the response to Cholera outbreak in Lusaka district, Zambia – October 2023 – February 2024 [Research].

Ernest Kateule, William Ngosa, Fred Mfume, Chola Shimangwala, Sophia Msisika, Simulyamana Choonga, Angela Gama, Oscar Nzila
JIEPH. Volume 7 (53). 19 Nov 2024

Conjunctivitis outbreak among children in Central zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia 2023 [Outbreak Investigation].

Afewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse, Kissanet Tesfay Weldearegay, Haftamu Assefa Mezgebu, Yohannes Gebrehawarya Bisheu, Letebrhan Weldemhret Teweldemedhnt, Mebrahtom Hafte Amaha, Migbnesh Gebremedhin Weledegebriel, Rieye Esayas Belay
JIEPH. Volume 7 (52). 01 Nov 2024

Volume 6

Risky Sexual Behaviour among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Nigeria: Persistent driver of HIV infections [Research].

Olusegun Sunday Ewemooje, Olukemi Grace Adebola
JIEPH. Volume 6 (19). 20 Dec 2023 | PDF

A Process Evaluation of the Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Program in Sanyati District, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe 2019 [Research].

Chamunorwa Mhembe, Daniel Chirundu, Cleophas Chimbetete, Notion Tafara Gombe, Tsitsi Patience Juru, Addmore Chadambuka, Gerald Shambira, Mufuta Tshimanga
JIEPH. Volume 6 (18). 14 Dec 2023 | PDF

Factors contributing to increased Neonatal Mortality in Grand Kru County, Liberia, January 2017-December 2021 [Research].

Jimmy Lawubah, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Himiede Wede Sesay, Babalola Joseph Obafemi, Faith Tina Whesseh, Leroy Maximore, Francis Bobway, Boye Nuyelleh, Lily Marie Sanvee-Blebo, Maame Amo-Addae
JIEPH. Volume 6 (17). 20 Oct 2023 | PDF

Infection prevention and control assessment during the third wave of COVID-19 in Ekiti State, Nigeria [Research].

Olufunmilola Olawumi Kolude, Eyitayo Ebenezer Emmanuel, Ayomide Oluwaseyi Aibinuomo, Mary Oluwasolape Ilesanmi, Tope Michael Ipinnimo, John Ayodeji Adu, Bosede Agnes Alowooye, Olumide Tolulope Obe, Victor Onwu Amaechi
JIEPH. Volume 6 (16). 21 Sep 2023 | PDF

Perinatal mortality trends in Kwekwe District in Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, 2017 – 2020: A Secondary Data Analysis [Research].

Nyashadzashe Cosmas Makova, Mary Muchekeza, Notion Tafara Gombe, Addmore Chadambuka, Tsitsi Patience Juru, Mufuta Tshimanga
JIEPH. Volume 6 (15). 20 Sep 2023 | PDF

Evaluation of animal rabies surveillance system, Sunyani West District- Ghana, 2019 [Research].

Bonodong Zongnukuu Guri, Helena Acquah, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Charles Lwanga Noora, Basil Benduri Kaburi, Saviour Denueme, George Kuma Khumalo, Edwin Andrew Afari, Ernest Kenu
JIEPH. Volume 6 (14). 18 Sep 2023 | PDF

Volume 5

Towards global elimination of Trachoma: An evaluation of Trachoma surveillance system, Wa East District, Ghana [Research].

Ernest Akyereko, Donne Kofi Ameme, Edwin Andrew Afari, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Samuel Sackey, Delia Akosua Benewah Bandoh, Ernest Kenu
JIEPH. Volume 5 (24). 27 Dec 2022 | PDF

Risk Factors for Hypertension in Koumbri Municipality, Burkina Faso, December 2016-April 2017 [Research].

Pedwindé Hamadou Séogo, Salam Ouedraogo, Simon Antara, Bernard Sawadogo, Denis Yelbeogo, Brice Wilfried Bicaba, Yacouba Savadogo, Hyacinthe Euvrard Sow, Agballa Mébiny-Essoh Tchalla Abalo, AmadoTraoré, Moussa Kagoné, Abdoulaye Nitiema, Harouna Sawadogo, André McKenzie , Mamadou Sawadogo,Oumarou Batoure, Patrice Zabsonré
JIEPH. Volume 5 (23). 01 Dec 2022 | PDF

Epidemiology of Dysentery, Uganda, 2014-2018 [Research].

Maureen Nabatanzi, Benon Kwesiga, Lilian Bulage, Bernard Lubwama, Alex Riolexus Ario, Julie Harris
JIEPH. Volume 5 (22). 15 Nov 2022 | PDF

Descriptive Epidemiology of Measles Cases in Zamfara State—Nigeria, 2012-2018 [Research].

Fatima Muhammad Garba, Rabi Usman, Chukwuma Umeokonkwo, Emmanuel Chukwudi Okolocha, Mohammed Yahaya, Ibrahim AbdulQadir, Okunromade Oyeladun, Augustine Olajide Dada, Muhammad Shakir Balogun
JIEPH. Volume 5 (21). 15 Nov 2022 | PDF

Setting the stage for Acute Febrile Illness Surveillance Network in West Africa: Report of a Regional Experts and Stakeholders Workshop in Accra, Ghana, April 2021 [Meeting report].

Aishat Bukola Usman, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Moreen Kamateeka, Ernest Kenu, Virgil Loukossou, Ditu Kazambu, Simon Antara, Patrick Mboya Nguku
JIEPH. Volume 5 (20). 13 Oct 2022 | PDF

Cost of care for preterm babies to Clients and influence of costs on care in resource limited settings – Societal perspective: A case of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital in East central Uganda [Research].

Ziyada Babirye, Elizabeth Kiracho Ekirapa, Anthony Ssebagereka, Angela Nakanwagi Kisakye, Freddie Ssengooba
JIEPH. Volume 5 (19). 29 Sep 2022 | PDF

Volume 4

Descriptive characterization of the cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak in Zamfara State, 2017-18

Ahmad Njidda, Ismail Raji, Sulaiman Lawal, Hakeem Yusuff, Evaristus Aniaku, Rabi Usman, Auwal Usman Abubakar, Jamilu Nikau, Moreen Kamateeka, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Patrick Nguku
JIEPH. Volume 4 (19). 30 Dec 2021 | PDF

Epidemiological profile, treatment outcomes and factors associated with unfavorable treatment outcomes among patients co-infected with Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the Centrale Health Region in Togo, 2008 – 2017

Agballa Mébiny-Essoh Tchalla Abalo, Essona Matatom Akara, Toyi Tchamdja, Bokoulmé Haienga, Kassouta N’tapi, Hamadi Assane, Péléké Mawaba Hilim, Akawulu N’djao, Aboudramane Lambonkale, Dadou Pikédinam Tchéou, Bernard Sawadogo
JIEPH. Volume 4 (18). 25 Dec 2021 | PDF

Implementation of Intensified Tuberculosis Case Finding among People Living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda: A cross sectional study [Research].

David Okello, Angela Nakanwagi Kisakye, Justine Namakula, Esther Buryegyeya
JIEPH. Volume 4 (17). 13 Dec 2021 | PDF

Evaluation of the Surveillance System in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Kiryandongo District, Uganda, April 2017 [Research].

Denis Nixon Opio, Paul Edward Okello, Lilian Bulage, Daniel Kadobera, Benon Kwesiga, Innocent Nkonwa, Alex Riolexus Ario
JIEPH. Volume 4 (16). 08 Dec 2021 | PDF

Addressing Human Resources for Health Needs to Support HIV Epidemic Control: Prioritizing Site-Level Interventions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2020 [Research].

Paul Thurman, Susan Michaels-Strasser, Luc Ferdinand Kamanga Lukusa, John Ngulefac, Beatrice Lukeni, Serge Matumaini, Lauren Parmley, Sungani Zidana-Ndovi, and Faustin Malele
JIEPH. Volume 4 (15). 26 Nov 202 | PDF

Requirements for Driving and Perceived Barriers to Accessing Eye Care Services; a Comparative Study of Government and Commercial Drivers in Southwestern Nigeria [Research].

Adefisoye Oluwaseun Adewole, Abiodun Oladejo Egwuenu, Simeon Whenayon Ajisegiri, Adeleye Abiodun Adeomi, Oluwatosin Adediran Adeoye, Moses Katbi
JIEPH. Volume 4 (14). 12 Aug 202 | PDF

Volume 3

Perinatal Mortality in Emergency Obstetric Health Care Facilities, Nakuru County, Kenya, 2014–2017: A descriptive cross sectional surveillance data analysis [Research].

Ben Kipchumba Ngare, Yuster Ronoh, Maurice Owiny, Caren Gesare, Zeinab Gura
JIEPH. Volume 3 (9). 30 Nov 2020 | PDF

Two Clusters of Meningococcal Meningitis in Bunyangabu District, Uganda: October, 2017 [Outbreak Investigation].

Doreen Birungi, Miriam Nakanwagi, Bernard Wandera, Steven Ndugwa Kabwama, Alex Riolexus Ario
JIEPH. Volume 3 (8). 23 Sep 2020 | PDF

Trends of Injuries due to Gender Based Violence, Uganda, 2012 – 2016, a retrospective descriptive analysis [Research].

Claire Biribawa, Rebecca Nuwemastiko, Frederick Oporia, Ezekiel Baguma, Lilian Bulage, Denis Okethwangu, Alex Riolexus Ario, Olive Kobusingye
JIEPH. Volume 3 (7). 07 Aug 2020 | PDF

Neonatal mortality and risk factors in the University Hospital of the Mother and Child Lagoon in Cotonou, Benin, 2015-2016 [Research].

Mathilde Houssou, Yolaine Glèlè Ahanhanzo Hessou, Bernard Sawadogo, Simon Antara, André Mckenzie, Mamadou Sawadogo, Laurent Ouedraogo
JIEPH. Volume 3 (6). 06 Jul 2020 | PDF

Bacteriological quality of Nono, a milk product sold at retail outlets in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria [Research].

George Onyemauwa Uzoaga, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Aishat Bukola Usman, Grace Sabo Kia, Emmanuel Chukwudi Okolocha
JIEPH. Volume 3 (5). 10 May 2020 | PDF

COVID-19 in Africa amidst an ongoing Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in DRC. How prepared is the continent? [Editorial].

Sheba Nakacubo Gitta, Rebecca Babirye, Herbert Kazoora, Simon Nyovuura Antara
JIEPH. Volume 3 (4). 21 Feb 2020 | PDF

Volume 2

Community-based surveillance: A pilot experiment in the Kabadougou-Bafing-Folon health region in Côte d´Ivoire [Research].

Saya N’Guessan, Henri Banny Attiey, Serigne Ndiaye, Mamadou Diarrassouba, Grace McLain, Léonardo Shamamba, Youssouf Traoré, Ramatou Touré Hamidou , Hermes Karemere
JIEPH. Volume 2 (11). 05 Dec 2019 | PDF

Survival time and its predictors among preterms in the neonatal period post-discharge in Busoga region-Uganda June – July 2017 [Research].

Charles Opio, Richard Malumba, Joseph Kagaayi, Olufemi Ajumobi, Carol Kamya, Aggrey Mukose, Yeka Adoke, Fiston Muneza, Angela Kisaakye, Christine Nalwadda, Peter Waiswa
JIEPH. Volume 2 (9). 26 Sep 2019 | PDF

An assessment of the availability of water sources and hygiene practices in response to the Cholera outbreak in Harare City, Zimbabwe, 2018 [Research].

Tsitsi Juru, Tsitsi Kagodora, Christyna Tambanemoto, Tendai Chipendo, Tapiwa Dhliwayo, Memory Mapfumo, Arthur Kashiri, Notion. Tafara Gombe, Gerald Shambira, Ruby Tapera, Mufuta Tshimanga
JIEPH. Volume 2 (8). 23 Apr 2019 | PDF

Cholera case management in Harare City, 2018: are we doing the right things right? [Research].

Govha Emmanuel, Paul Musarurwa, Christine Gabaza, Taurai Masango, Shambira Gerald, Gombe Tafara Notion, Juru Tsitsi Patience, Tshimanga Mufuta
JIEPH. Volume 2 (7). 23 Apr 2019 | PDF

Evaluation of the Coordination of Cholera Outbreak response in Harare City, 2018 [Research].

Alex Ingwani, Blessing Mushangwe, Rephias Shabenyanga, Marvellous Mhondoro, Kudzai Kufa, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Tafara Gombe, Gerald Shambira, Mufuta Tshimanga
JIEPH. Volume 2 (6). 23 Apr 2019 | PDF

Magnitude and Trends of Measles in North West of Tigray Region, Ethiopia – A Four-year Surveillance Data Analysis, 2012-2015 [Research].

Guteta Degefa, Kidanu Gebremeriam, Tsitsi Juru, Ruth Jackson
JIEPH. Volume 2 (5). 23 Apr 2019 | PDF

Volume 1

Uptake of early infant diagnosis (EID) at six weeks after cessation of breastfeeding among HIV exposed children: A cross sectional survey at six high volume health facilities in Iringa, Tanzania

Sophia Samson, Rose N. Mpembeni, Prosper F. Njau, Rogati S. Kishimba
JIEPH. Volume 1 (10). 13 Nov 2018 | PDF

Effectiveness of isoniazid preventive treatment among patients on antiretroviral treatment in Southeast Nigeria: A retrospective cohort study

Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Bello Segun, Patrick Nguku, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Peter Nsubuga, Lilian Bulage, Adanna Anthonia Umeokonkwo, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole
JIEPH. Volume 1 (9). 13 Nov 2018 | PDF

Uptake of HIV testing and its associated factors among long-distance truck drivers in Zambia, 2015

Lwito Salifya Mutale, Mumbi Chola, Gershom Chongwe, Webster Kasongo, David Kasanga Mwakazanga, Maurice Owiny, Olufemi Olamide Ajumobi, Choolwe Nkwemu Jacobs
JIEPH. Volume 1 (8). 13 Nov 2018 | PDF

Effectiveness of quality improvement on occurrence of needle stick injuries (NSIs) in Harare city, Zimbabwe, 2017: A quasi-experimental study

Sithole Zvanaka, Kudzai Masunda, Collen Madembo, Chonzi Prosper, Stanely Tapesana, Shecriton Muguza, Olufemi Ajumobi, Lilian Bulage, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Tafara Gombe, Gerald Shambira, Mufuta Tshimanga
JIEPH. Volume 1 (7). 13 Nov 2018 | PDF

Prevalence of non-fatal injuries and associated factors in Mbarara Municipality, Western Uganda, December 2016-June 2017

Rebecca Nuwematsiko, Angela Nakanwagi Kisakye, David Musoke, Delia Bandoh, Lillian Bulage, Olufemi Olamide Ajumobi, Frederick Oporia, Fiston Muneza, Nino Paichadze, George Pariyo, Abdulgafoor Bachani, Olive Kobusingye, Kenneth Mugwanya, John Ssempebwa
JIEPH. Volume 1 (6). 13 Nov 2018 | PDF

Spatio-temporal distribution of under-five malaria morbidity and mortality hotspots in Ghana, 2012 – 2017: a case for evidence-based targeting of malaria interventions

Dora Dadzie, Ernest Kenu, Nana Yaw Peprah, Olufemi Olamide Ajumobi, Ben Masiira, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Charles Noora Lwanga, Edwin Afari
JIEPH. Volume 1 (5). 13 Nov 2018 | PDF