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This Journal is a joint ad(venture) of CHS-Connect, a network of researchers from five institutions: the School of Public Health, University of Zambia (Zambia), the School of Public Health, Makerere University (Uganda), the School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape (South Africa), the School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Tanzania) and the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå university (Sweden).

We aim to enhance research capacity and competence for designing and conducting “embedded” health policy and systems research to build inclusive, socially accountable, and resilient community health systems.

We recognize the significance of journal indexing for scholars. Our goal is to have the journal included in reputable databases, including PubMed. This is a journey with several milestones that we aim to achieve as soon as possible. Rest assured, all articles published prior to indexing will be indexed retrospectively.

The Journal is published by Umeå University Library.

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Announcements

Special Issue on Local Actors for Local Action

June 22, 2026

We are pleased to announce a forthcoming Special Issue on Local Actors for Local Action (LALA). This is a theme of growing global importance as health and care systems, particularly in rural and peripheral areas, face mounting challenges in delivering equitable, high‑quality, and accessible services.

Across diverse settings, communities are calling for decentralised, fit‑for‑place innovations that move beyond “one size fits all” models. This special issue explores how local actors, including community members, health and social care workers, civic groups, and other place‑based stakeholders, actively shape and lead local action to drive meaningful, sustainable innovation in health and care systems.

Our Journal Recognized in the Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals

October 28, 2025

We are pleased to announce that our journal has been officially approved and listed in the Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals, Series and Publishers (https://kanalregister.hkdir.no/) as a Level 1 journal.