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About the Journal

Welcome to SJ Pediatrics and Child Health Africa, an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal at the forefront of pediatric and child health research. We publish impactful scholarly work across all areas of pediatrics and child health, connecting African research to the global scientific community.

Now indexed in Embase, a major biomedical database by Elsevier, the journal offers authors enhanced international visibility, credibility, and discoverability. This milestone positions SJ Pediatrics and Child Health Africa as a trusted platform for high-quality research with global reach.

We welcome original research, reviews, and clinical reports that advance evidence-based pediatric care, policy, and practice worldwide.

 The journal has both Print (ISSN: 3006-6360) and online (ISSN:3006-6379).  SJC Publishers Company Limited publishes it.

Aim and Scope:

SJ Pediatrics and Child Health Africa aim to provide a platform for disseminating high-quality research, reviews, and case studies pertinent to pediatric and child health issues across Africa and the world at large. The journal seeks to advance understanding and improve the health outcomes of children on the continent by publishing original research, evidence-based practices, and innovative approaches in areas such as preventive medicine, clinical care, public health interventions, and healthcare policy. SJ Pediatrics and Child Health Africa aims to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery, promote collaboration among healthcare professionals, and ultimately contribute to the well-being and development of African children.

We publish different specialties, and we believe that each plays a unique role in improving Pediatric Health Outcomes. These are published in the following sections;

  1. Neonatology
  2. Pediatric Cardiology
  3. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  4. Pediatric Surgery
  5. Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
  6. Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  7. Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  8. Pediatric Pulmonology
  9. Adolescent Medicine
  10. Pediatric  Neurology
  11. Social Pediatric

Submit your Manuscript to us and experience a professional Publication process.

Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): February 2026 issue
Published: 2026-02-11
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Publishing with us will make your research findings available online as soon as the publication is made. We promise high review quality and international visibility of your research findings.