Sub-Saharan Africa faces unique and complex health challenges, including a high burden of infectious diseases, growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, limited access to healthcare services, and persistent health disparities influenced by socioeconomic and environmental factors. Yet, the region is also a dynamic space for innovation, resilience, and scientific advancement.

This Special Issue of the Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review aims to highlight original research, reviews, and perspectives that deepen our understanding of health conditions affecting populations in Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics may include, but are not limited to, disease prevention and control, maternal and child health, mental health, emerging infectious diseases, implementation science, health systems research, and the role of traditional and community-based medicine.

By bringing attention to the scientific contributions and pressing health priorities in the region, we hope this Special Issue will serve as a platform for advancing global health equity and fostering meaningful academic dialogue.

This Special Issue will accept submissions in the following categories, provided they focus on human health or health education in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa:

• Original Research
• Experience Reports
• Health Review Articles
• Mini Reviews
• Medical Hypotheses

All manuscripts will undergo peer review and must adhere to the journal’s editorial policies and formatting guidelines. Submissions in English, or Portuguese are welcome.

Special Issue Editor: Dr. Howard Lopes Ribeiro Junior. Editor in Chief of BJCMR

This Special Issue will include a maximum of 30 articles, selected based on scientific merit, relevance to the theme, and adherence to the journal’s editorial standards.

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025.

All articles are open access and freely available upon publication.

To cover publishing costs, an APC is charged after acceptance:

Brazilian authors: R$ 500

Foreign authors: USD 120

* There is no limit on the number of authors per manuscript submitted to this Special Issue.

** Corresponding authors from PALOP countries will receive a full APC waiver for accepted manuscripts in this Special Issue.

Dear Authors,

We are reaching out with an important update and an exciting opportunity for your future submissions.

As the Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review (BJCMR) continues to evolve and refine its focus, we want to inform you that starting from January 1, 2024, the journal will no longer accept submissions in the categories of Clinical Case Reports and Clinical Image. However, this change opens a new door for your valuable contributions.

We are pleased to encourage you to direct these types of submissions to our sister publication, the Brazilian Journal of Case Reports (BJCR). The BJCR has established itself as a prominent platform for disseminating crucial findings and innovative ideas in these fields. By redirecting your submissions to BJCR, you can ensure that your work continues to reach a wide and engaged audience.

We believe that the BJCR will be an excellent fit for your insightful Clinical Case Reports and thought-provoking Clinical Images. The journal's commitment to excellence and its broad readership will provide your work with the visibility and impact it deserves.

As always, we are immensely grateful for your contributions to the scientific community and your ongoing support for our publications. We are excited to see how your research will continue to shape and influence the field of clinical medicine.

Thank you for your understanding and your continued commitment to advancing medical science.

Sincerely,

Dr. Howard Lopes Ribeiro Junior
Editor-in-Chief, Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review