The Pan African Medical Journal ((top)) Jun 2026

The Pan African Medical Journal continues to innovate. The recent founding of the African Journal of Health Economics, Systems and Policy (AJHESP) in 2026, under the auspices of the PAMJ, highlights its expanding influence in health policy research.

The journal receives a high volume of submissions—3,607 from 105 countries in 2025 alone—and maintains rigorous editorial selectivity. The flagship Pan African Medical Journal accepts fewer than one in ten submissions, with an overall acceptance rate of just 10.7% in 2025. The peer-review process is external and designed for speed, with the journal achieving a median time of 83 days from submission to publication. Common reasons for rejection include manuscripts being out of scope, of poor scientific quality, or having unacceptably low standards of written English or French. The Pan African Medical Journal

Operating an open-access journal requires financial resources to maintain digital infrastructure, pay editorial staff, and manage databases. While PAMJ utilizes Article Processing Charges (APCs) to cover costs, keeping these fees affordable for African researchers while ensuring journal sustainability remains a delicate balancing act. Institutional waivers and grants are frequently leveraged to support authors from low-income settings. Combating "Predatory" Publishing Misconceptions The Pan African Medical Journal continues to innovate

Studies focused on reducing mortality and improving maternal care. The flagship Pan African Medical Journal accepts fewer