Aims and Scope of African Health Sciences
African Health Sciences is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering clinical practice and public health policy relevant to Africa and low-income countries. The editor-in-chief is James K. Tumwine (Makerere University), who established the journal in 2001. Less
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2.1
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< 5
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Q2Medicine (all)

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0.58
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | MAKERERE UNIV, COLL HEALTH SCIENCES,SCH MED |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 2001 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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