South African Journal of Child Health (SAJCH)

The South African Journal of Child Health (SAJCH) is a peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal published by the South African Medical Association through the Health and Medical Publishing Group. Established in 2007, the journal is dedicated to advancing research and clinical knowledge in all aspects of child and adolescent health, with a strong focus on issues relevant to South Africa and the broader African region. It provides a platform for publishing original research articles, clinical studies, case reports, editorials, and policy discussions in pediatrics and child healthcare. The journal covers a wide range of topics including neonatal care, infectious diseases, nutrition, developmental disorders, pediatric surgery, and public health interventions for children. SAJCH aims to improve child health outcomes by promoting evidence-based medicine and supporting healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers. It operates under a rigorous peer-review system to ensure scientific accuracy and relevance. The journal is published twice yearly and is indexed in major databases including Scopus and Web of Science (ESCI). Its open-access model ensures wide accessibility, making it an important resource for pediatric healthcare professionals, especially in low- and middle-income countries. SAJCH plays a significant role in strengthening child health research and policy development across Africa.

South African Journal of Child Health (SAJCH) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Child and adolescent health, Neonatal medicine, Pediatric infectious diseases, Nutrition and growth disorders, Child public health and epidemiology, Clinical pediatrics, Health policy for children, African child health systems, neonatal care, infectious diseases, nutrition, developmental disorders, pediatric surgery, public health interventions for children , Online or Print , Semiannual Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1994-3032, E-ISSN: 1999-7671, Established: 2007,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE