Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science

Journal Description

Online ISSN: 2789-620X Print ISSN: 2789-6196

The Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science (AJHES) is one of the flagship journals of the Adventist University of Africa (AUA). AJHES is an international, open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles in the areas of health and environmental sciences. This journal provides a platform of academic exchange for scholars and readers in Africa and beyond. We accept empirical research using qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods, and theoretical and conceptual manuscripts. AJHES is published in June and December every year.

All articles in AJHES are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CCBY-NC 4.0). This permits anyone to copy, redistribute, remix, transmit, and adapt the work provided the original work and source are appropriately cited.

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): The Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science

Published: December 29, 2025

Graduating Medical Students’ Views on Breast Cancer in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.01

Ibrahima Kalil Condé ⁽¹⁾, Kalil Cissé ⁽²⁾, Malick Bah ⁽³⁾, Mamady Keïta ⁽⁴⁾, Petiori Laurence Touré ⁽⁵⁾, Saran Camara ⁽⁶⁾, Bangaly Traoré ⁽⁷⁾

(1) Felix Houphouët Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast ,

(2) Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea ,

(3) Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea ,

(4) Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea ,

(5) Felix Houphouët Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast ,

(6) Kofi Annan University of Guinea ,

(7) Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea

1-18

Read Statistic: 63

The Relevance of Mosaic Health Laws in Contemporary Public Health Practice

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.02

Mjabuli Jamela ⁽¹⁾, Simanga Bekezela Ndebele ⁽²⁾

(1) Lefke Avrupa Üniversitesi, Turkey ,

(2) Adventist University of Africa, Kenya

19-36

Read Statistic: 73

Perceptions of Smoking Cessation Counselling among Physiotherapists in Benin City, Nigeria

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.03

Chukwubuikem I. Nzeka ⁽¹⁾

(1) GlobalNxt University, Malaysia

37-48

Read Statistic: 42

Insight into Environmental Sustainability in Freetown Through Household Food Loss and Waste Management

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.04

Kemoh Saidu Sesay ⁽¹⁾

(1) Shanghai University, China

49-63

Read Statistic: 142

Communal Relationships and the Spread of Infectious Diseases in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.05

Gbadebo Fatai Adeleke ⁽¹⁾

(1) Osun State University, Nigeria

64-80

Read Statistic: 34

Ghana's Healthcare Crossroads: A Five-Year Analysis of Systemic Challenges, Media Discourse, and Policy Responses (2020-2025)

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.06

Bridget Boatemaa Boahen ⁽¹⁾, Mark Anum Nortey ⁽²⁾

(1) Sunyani Teaching Hospital, Ghana ,

(2) African Institute for Global Health Advocacy and Sustainable Development, Ghana

81-98

Read Statistic: 74

Kenya’s Participation in Health Negotiations on the Universal Health Coverage Financing Protocol

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.07

Stephen Nyaga ⁽¹⁾, Shazia Chaudhry ⁽²⁾, Ludeki Chweya ⁽³⁾

(1) University of Nairobi, Kenya ,

(2) University of Nairobi, Kenya ,

(3) University of Nairobi, Kenya

99-115

Read Statistic: 38

Experiences of gender-based violence and its reproductive health impacts among adolescent girls and women residing in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.08

Faith Bobholz ⁽¹⁾, Tinuola Oladebo ⁽²⁾, Juliet Kiguli ⁽³⁾, Max Bobholz ⁽⁴⁾, Agnes Nyabigambo ⁽⁵⁾, Chidinma Ikonte ⁽⁶⁾, Ronald Anguzu ⁽⁷⁾, Kirsten Beyer ⁽⁸⁾, Julia Dickson-Gomez ⁽⁹⁾

(1) Medical College of Wisconsin, United States ,

(2) Medical College of Wisconsin, United States ,

(3) Makerere University, Uganda ,

(4) 1Medical College of Wisconsin, United States ,

(5) Makerere University, Uganda ,

(6) Medical College of Wisconsin, United States ,

(7) Medical College of Wisconsin, United States ,

(8) Medical College of Wisconsin, United States ,

(9) Medical College of Wisconsin, United States

116-134

Read Statistic: 65

Bioremediation Potential of Indigenous Microbial Consortia for Heavy Metal Removal in Abattoir Wastewater

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.09

Ubong Godswill Udoh ⁽¹⁾, Andrew Chibuzor Iloh ⁽²⁾

(1) Biotechnology Advanced Research Centre, Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Nigeria ,

(2) Biotechnology Advanced Research Centre, Sheda Science and Technology Complex , Nigeria

135-148

Read Statistic: 57

Environmental and Behavioral Factors Associated with Childhood Diarrhea in the Rural Health Zone of Maluku I, Kinshasa, DR Congo

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.10

Bismarck Wembolua Bismarck ⁽¹⁾, Ngweme Ngakiama Beni Georgette ⁽²⁾, Bantapi Bilumbu James ⁽³⁾, Mupila Lotus Vainqueur ⁽⁴⁾, Kitani Badila Christine ⁽⁵⁾, Kambale Makombani Corneille ⁽⁶⁾

(1) University of Kinshasa, DR Congo ,

(2) University of Kinshasa, DR Congo ,

(3) University of Kinshasa, DR Congo ,

(4) International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso ,

(5) University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo ,

(6) University of Kinshasa, DR Congo

149-163

Read Statistic: 94

Factors Associated with Uncontrolled Blood Pressure Among Adult Hypertensives in Ho Municipality, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.11

Hardi Adam ⁽¹⁾, Geoffrey Asalu ⁽²⁾, Paul Amuna ⁽³⁾

(1) Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana ,

(2) University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana ,

(3) University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana

164-185

Read Statistic: 169

Factors Promoting Retention of HIV/AIDS Clients with Suspected Treatment Failure at Kakamega County

10.56893/ajhes2025v04i02.12

Tecla Jerotich Sum ⁽¹⁾, Guy Dewing ⁽²⁾, Gladys Mengich ⁽³⁾, Collins Otieno Odoyo ⁽⁴⁾, Daniel Kenny ⁽⁵⁾, Benard Wesonga ⁽⁶⁾, Charles Mutai ⁽⁷⁾, John Thuo ⁽⁸⁾, Mike Ekisa ⁽⁹⁾, Sarah Morgan ⁽¹⁰⁾, Milka Jerop ⁽¹¹⁾

(1) Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya ,

(2) Immunify.Life ,

(3) Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya ,

(4) Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya ,

(5) Immunify.Life ,

(6) Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya ,

(7) Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya ,

(8) Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya ,

(9) Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya ,

(10) Immunify.Life ,

(11)

186-202