Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026) | Journal of Community Systems for Health

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

Call for Papers: Special Issue on Community Systems for Health in Latin America

October 28, 2025

We are pleased to announce a forthcoming special issue from the Journal of Community Systems for Health, dedicated to exploring the vibrant and diverse community systems for health across Latin America. This special issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research, innovative practices, and insightful theories that highlight the roles and impacts of community health systems in improving health outcomes and equity in the region.

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.

Editorial

Journal of Community Systems for Health at 18 months: reflections on our journey so far and looking ahead

Original research

Exploring barriers and motivators to tuberculosis care-seeking among late presenters in rural Hhohho, Eswatini

Acceptability and adoption of integrated malaria case management at community level in under-five children in Manono health zone, Democratic Republic of Congo

Engagement of community health workers for the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission: Experience from Morogoro, Tanzania

Integrating community health management information system into the community and district health system in Mpongwe, Zambia

Commentary

From the right to health to the healthcare market: the progressive dismantling of the public system in Ecuador

Speaking to the silences on community engagement in pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

Lessons and experiences

Community cancer watchers: The experience of the Union of People Affected by Texaco’s Oil Operations (UDAPT) in the Ecuadorian Amazon