Call for Papers
Share your research on health equity, disease prevention, and health systems strengthening with the global health community.
Advancing Health for All
The International Journal of Global Health (IJGH) invites researchers, public health practitioners, epidemiologists, and health policy experts to submit original research that addresses the world's most pressing health challenges. From infectious disease control to health systems resilience, IJGH publishes research that drives equitable health outcomes.
IJGH is dedicated to publishing high-quality research that informs policy, improves practice, and ultimately saves lives. Our rigorous peer-review process ensures scientific integrity while our open access model guarantees maximum visibility among health professionals and policymakers worldwide.
Rigorous Peer Review
Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review by experts in global health, epidemiology, and health policy. Reviewers provide constructive feedback to strengthen your manuscript and ensure policy relevance.
Immediate Global Impact
Open access publication means your research is immediately available to policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in low- and middle-income countries. No paywalls, no embargos—just immediate access to advance health equity.
Policy-Relevant Focus
IJGH bridges research and policy, reaching readers from governments, NGOs, WHO, and academic institutions who seek actionable evidence for improving population health outcomes.
Permanent Citation
Every article receives a unique DOI registered with CrossRef, ensuring your work is permanently citable and discoverable through major bibliographic databases and global health indices.
IJGH welcomes submissions across the following categories:
Original Research
Full-length articles presenting novel findings from epidemiological studies, intervention trials, health systems research, or implementation science with robust methodology and clear implications.
Review Articles
Systematic or narrative reviews synthesizing current evidence on significant global health topics. Reviews should offer critical analysis and identify gaps for future research and policy action.
Policy Analysis
Critical analyses of health policies, their implementation, and their outcomes. These contributions should provide actionable recommendations for policymakers.
Field Reports
Descriptions of health interventions, outbreak responses, or program implementations that offer practical lessons for the global health community.
IJGH publishes research across the full spectrum of global health:
- Infectious Diseases: HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, pandemic preparedness
- Non-Communicable Diseases: Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, mental health in resource-limited settings
- Maternal and Child Health: Reproductive health, neonatal care, immunization, nutrition
- Health Systems: Financing, workforce, service delivery, governance, universal health coverage
- Environmental Health: Climate change, air quality, water and sanitation, occupational health
- Health Equity: Social determinants, gender disparities, refugee and migrant health, indigenous health
- Global Health Security: Outbreak response, surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, One Health
Priority Research Areas
IJGH particularly encourages submissions addressing: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), pandemic preparedness and response, climate-sensitive health risks, health financing in LMICs, and community health worker programs.
Before submitting, please ensure your manuscript adheres to our formatting requirements:
- Abstract limited to 300 words with structured headings (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions)
- Main text typically 3,000-6,000 words for original research
- CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA compliance for relevant study types
- Clear statement of ethical approval for human subjects research
- References formatted according to Vancouver style
For complete guidelines, please review our Instructions for Authors.
Ready to Submit Your Research?
Join global health researchers worldwide who trust IJGH to disseminate their work to those who need it most.
