About the Journal

East African Journal of Health Sciences an open access biannual peer reviewed journal interested in original research in the areas of health. The journal welcomes submissions of original research papers, systematic reviews that provide original information on health issues, case series, case reports and letters to the editor (correspondence) usually commenting on a recent publication in the journal. The journal also publishes special issues which bring together collections of papers on a particular theme usually edited by a guest editor and subject to customary reviewing process.

Current Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): East African Journal of Health Sciences
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These articles collectively address health-related issues and services in Ethiopia's Tigray region, including health system resilience for recovery planning, medical laboratory services in war-torn areas, prevalence and determinants of goiter among children, follow-up challenges in anti-retroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS patients, cervical cancer screening test acceptability among women, and liver biomarkers in diabetes patients. They provide insights into the current challenges and potential solutions in the region's healthcare landscape.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71624/z803a052
Published: 01-06-2024

Editorial

  • Understanding health system resilience to inform recovery planning in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

    Mengistu Tequare, Dr. Maria Bertone, Fana Gebreslassie, Professor Sophie Witter (Author)
    849-851
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71624/zgkyt359

Articles

  • Medical laboratory service provision in public health centers of war-torn Tigray, northern Ethiopia

    Atsebaha Gebrekidan Kahsay, Gebregziabher Berihu Gebrekidan, Gebreyohannes Teklehaimanot Gebru, Tsegay Kahsay Asfaw, Feven Tesfay Kinfe, Gebremichael Gebreegziabher Teklu, Lemelem Legesse Weldegebriel, Gebrehiwet Tesfahunegn Bezabh, Abera Berhe Aregawi Abera Berhe Aregawi, Abrha G. Gebrehiwot, Afework Mulugeta Bezabih (Author)
    852-858
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71624/1pwac679

  • Prevalence and determinants of goiter among 6-12 years children residents of the highland area of southern Tigray, Ethiopia.

    Desalegn Meresa Gebremichael, Desta Berhe Yohannes, Alemayehu Bayray Kahsay, Huruy Assefa (Author)
    859-869
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71624/467e6z74

  • Lost to follow-up from anti-retroviral therapy and factors associated among HIV/AIDS patients at Dubti referral hospital, northeast Ethiopia

    Kebena Eliyas, Girmatsion Fisseha, Dawit Zenebe, Aregawi Gebreyesus, Alefech Addisu (Author)
    870-876
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71624/6de9my98

  • Acceptability of Cervical Cancer Screening Test and Associated Factors Among Women Aged 30-49 Years in Tigray

    Tsige Girmay, Gebretsadik Berhe, Aregawi Gebreyesus (Author)
    877-888
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71624/rj19fa51

  • Association of liver biomarkers in T2DM patients, northern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

    Wegen Beyene Tesfamariam, Rigat Alem Abrha, Dr. Desalegn Teklu, Gebrekidan Gebrezgabher Asfha, Dr. Hagos Amare, Dr. Abrha Gebreselama (Author)
    889-898
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71624/nbm9zd28
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Benefits of Publishing with EAJHS:

  • Open Access: Published articles are freely available to readers worldwide, maximizing their reach and impact.
  • Fast Publication: We strive for a prompt review process and publication timeline.
  • Wide Audience: The journal reaches a broad readership of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in health issues in East Africa and beyond.