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Current: Volume 53 (Jan - Apr 2026)


Vol 53 (47)

Transforming the health system in Gombe State: accomplishments, challenges and the next frontier [Conference proceedings]
Habu Dahiru, Gafar Bolaji Alawode, Suraj Abdulkarim, Abdulrahman Shuaib, Abubakar Musa, Ismail Olajide Abdulrazak
PAMJ. Volume 53 (47). 30 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (46)

Prevalence, risk factors, and psychosocial impacts of enuresis in Saudi primary school-aged children: a systematic review and meta-analysis [Systematic review and meta-analysis]
Khaled Abdulwahab Aldhabaan, Raed Abdullah Almuhsin, Nora Khaled Al Shehri, Abdullah Ali Almazni, Ahmed Ibrahim Almania, Khalid Abdullah Alasmari, Waleed Ibrahim Alshardi, Abdulaziz Saeed Alserhani, Saad Dhafer Alshahrani
PAMJ. Volume 53 (46). 29 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (45)

Épidémiologie des infections virales (VIH, hépatites B et C) exigant des interventions prioritaires pour l´élimination de l´hépatite B: une investigation dans l´Extrême-Nord du Cameroun [Research]
Joseph Fokam, Aristide Dama, Basile Yaba, Toussaint Malama, Paul Tjek, Joelle Nounouce Bouba Pamen, Ousmane Diaby, Rogers Ajeh Awoh, Malachie Manaouda
PAMJ. Volume 53 (45). 29 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (44)

Délai diagnostique des cancers pédiatriques et le niveau socio-économique du ménage au Burkina Faso: une étude transversale descriptive et exploratoire [Short communication]
Akiko Ida, Fla Koueta, Sonia Douamba Kaboret, Isso Ouedraogo, Olivia Marie Ouedraogo, Roger Zerbo, Pori Aïda Traore
PAMJ. Volume 53 (44). 29 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (43)

Determinants of measles-rubella second dose vaccine uptake among children in Mathare informal settlement, Nairobi, Kenya: a mixed-methods study [Research]
Kenneth Kamande, Micah Matiang'i, Jeanette Dawa
PAMJ. Volume 53 (43). 29 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (42)

Invasive pituitary carcinoma associated with antiphospholipid syndrome: a rare case revealed by postpartum cerebral venous thrombosis (case report) [Case report]
Zakaria Chandide Tlemcani, Driss Said, Hassan Mounir, Jawad Laaguili, Abad Cherif Elasri, Miloudi Gazzaz
PAMJ. Volume 53 (42). 29 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (41)

Prevalence and factors associated with adult diabetes mellitus in the adult population of Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study [Research]
Dyikpanu Tibasima David, Yves Florent Wasnyo Wasnyo, Ngundukali Ndenane, Joelle Laure Sobngwi-Tambekou, Mbassi Missi Philomène, Eugène Sobngwi
PAMJ. Volume 53 (41). 29 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (40)

Hypoparathyroïdie familiale autosomique dominante révélée par une hypocalémie récidivante: observation d´un cas index [Case report]
Djikoldinguem Marschall Mouandilmadji, Mbaye Sene, Abdoulaye Dieme, Mouhamed Mbar Niang, Kawtar Jamil, Harine Abdel Aziz Garba, Ngone Diaba Diack, Nafy Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Leye
PAMJ. Volume 53 (40). 28 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (39)

Prevalence and associated factors of self-medication among pregnant women in N´Djamena Nord district, Chad [Research]
Judicael Govaerts Karl Adadja, Bow Gamaou Allafi, Gregoire Falq, Carine Munezero, Fabrice Kadjogbe Odjarado, William Atade, Nafissatou Traore, Simon Berthelot
PAMJ. Volume 53 (39). 28 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (38)

Polio eradication in Africa: hard-won gains, prevailing challenges and what comes next [Essay]
Katherine Hayes, Kebba Touray, Nosheen Safdar, Jamal Ahmed
PAMJ. Volume 53 (38). 27 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (37)

How type-2 diabetes mellitus shapes carotid artery changes in hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke patients: a comparative analysis of carotid intima-media thickness and pulsatility index [Case series]
Chairil Amin Batubara, Diko Hamonangan Saragih, Justika Usmadhani Aulya, Cut Aria Arina
PAMJ. Volume 53 (37). 27 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (36)

Idiopathic spontaneous subacute subdural hematoma in a healthy young male: a case report [Case report]
Hajar Hamadi, Oumaima Monadi, Ayman Gallouli, Yassine Ait M´barek, Lamia Benantar, Khalid Aniba
PAMJ. Volume 53 (36). 27 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (35)

From ballooning to normal voiding: functional and cosmetic outcomes after congenital megaprepuce repair: a case report [Case report]
Muhammad Asykar Palinrungi, Harry Achsan Chaerul, Muhammad Fakhri, Dedy Kurniawan
PAMJ. Volume 53 (35). 27 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (34)

Sex differences in heart failure: an analytical cross-sectional study at Laquintinie Hospital, Douala, Cameroon, 2021-2024 [Research]
Djibrilla Siddikatou, Marie Solange Ndom, Valérie Ndobo, Mandeng Ma Linwa Edgar, Sidick Mouliom, Hermann Tsague, Raissa Tchounja Kamgang, Ali Abas, Ba Hamadou, Seck M´baye M´baye Salissou, Félicité Kamdem
PAMJ. Volume 53 (34). 27 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (33)

Hémosidérose pulmonaire révélant un déficit en HLA classe II chez un nourrisson de 9 mois: à propos d´un cas [Case report]
Lemrabott Hamada Beddi, Amale Hassani, Brahim Elhasbaoui, Abdelilah Radi, Abdelhakim Ourrai, Rachid Abilkassem, Agader Aomar
PAMJ. Volume 53 (33). 26 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (32)

Carcinome à cellules claires du col de l´utérus en Mauritanie: à propos d´un cas [Case report]
Ahmed El Heiba Mamina, Khadijetou Vilaly, Ekht Elbenina Zein, Mohamed Nouh Memah, El Hadj Menny, Ahmedou Tolba, Mouna Mohamed Yaya Elkherchy
PAMJ. Volume 53 (32). 26 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (31)

Extracapillary immunoglobulin A nephropathy glomerulonephritis discovered during the course of pulmonary tuberculosis: a case report [Case report]
Asma Bettaieb, Raja Aoudia, Meriam Khadhar, Sarra Hadded, Hanene Gaied, Ines Moussa, Leila Douik El Gharbi, Mouna Jerbi, Rym Goucha
PAMJ. Volume 53 (31). 26 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (30)

An enabler or a barrier: implications of local government authority (LGA) autonomy for effective primary health care (PHC) reforms in Nigeria [Research]
Gafar Bolaji Alawode, Abdul-Rahman Akintomiwa Ajibola, Opemipo Rachael Afolabi, Carlson Nkwain, Kafayat Abiodun Alawode
PAMJ. Volume 53 (30). 25 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (29)

An exploratory study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents´ psychosocial well-being in the Kwadukuza community [Research]
Amanda Zuma, Raisuyah Bhagwan, Nomashodo Mirriam Siluma
PAMJ. Volume 53 (29). 25 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (28)

Modified cetyltrimethylammonium bromide DNA extraction for Mycobacterium tuberculosis whole genome sequencing [Short communication]
Susan Musau, Susan Odera, Noel Onyango, Victor Moses Musyoki, Steve Wandiga, Videlis Nduba, Marianne Mureithi
PAMJ. Volume 53 (28). 22 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (27)

Effect of Khat (Catha edulis) chewing on liver function markers among healthy males: a comparative cross-sectional study [Research]
Ahmed Ismail Mohamed, Jama Mohamed, Mustafe Mohamed Hussien, Hussein Mohamoud Nour, Abdulahi Abdiwali Mahamed, Ahmed Ibrahim Farah
PAMJ. Volume 53 (27). 21 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (26)

Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 in Ivory Coast: a cross-sectional study [Research]
Jacques Danho Monney, Herve A. Kadjo, Yakoura Karidja Ouattara, Valery Edgard Adjogoua, Daouda Coulibaly, Mireille Dosso, Meité Syndou, Karamoko Yahaya
PAMJ. Volume 53 (26). 19 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (25)

Gastrostomie percutanée endoscopique: une approche innovante pour la nutrition entérale [Case series]
Sara Darhoua, Fatima-Zahra Belabbes, Hanane Delsa, Anass Nadi, Omar Bahlaoui, Wafaa Khannoussi, Imane Ben EL Barhdadi
PAMJ. Volume 53 (25). 19 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (24)

Yellow fever vaccination coverage among nomadic populations in the Savannah region, Ghana: a cross-sectional study following an outbreak [Research]
Abdul-Wahab Inusah, Mohammed Mutaru Tahiru, Collins Gbeti, Peter Dzomeku, Michael Head, Shamsu-Deen Ziblim
PAMJ. Volume 53 (24). 16 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (23)

Extensive pityriasis versicolor presenting with truncal hypopigmentation: a rare clinical image [Images in clinical medicine]
Aarti Gopal Kute, Amol Deshpande
PAMJ. Volume 53 (23). 16 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (22)

Renal artery aneurysm presenting with severe hematuria: a case report [Case report]
Ousmane Sow, Cyrille Ze Ondo, Momar Sokhna Diop
PAMJ. Volume 53 (22). 16 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (21)

Surgical management of complex congenital heart diseases in the context of South-South cooperation: case series [Case series]
Laurence Carole Ngo Yon, Hermann Nestor Tsague Kengni, Godwin Sharau, Deogratias Nkya, Stella Mongella, Flora Fondjo, Alex Loth, Vivienne Mlawi, Salvatore Agati
PAMJ. Volume 53 (21). 16 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (20)

Prevalence and determinants of late time to treatment initiation among colorectal cancer patients in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia [Research]
Getachew Tesfaw Walle, Seteamlak Adane Masresha, Tegene Atamenta Kitaw, Betelihem Walelign Dagnaw, Biruk Beletew Abate
PAMJ. Volume 53 (20). 16 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (19)

Extensive cutaneous involvement in pemphigus vulgaris in a pediatric patient: a rare clinical image [Images in clinical medicine]
Sahil Vihirkar, Darshana Kumari Wankhede
PAMJ. Volume 53 (19). 16 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (17)

Neglected foreign body of the phalanx in a child masquerading as an osteoid osteoma: case report [Case report]
Ahmed El Mouloua, Amine El Khassoui, Tarik Salama, Elmouhtadi Aghoutane, Redouane El Fezzazi
PAMJ. Volume 53 (17). 15 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (16)

Indirect inguinal hernia containing omentum in an adult male: a clinical image [Images in clinical medicine]
Praveen Pawar, Archana Dhengere
PAMJ. Volume 53 (16). 15 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (15)

From fang to lung: pulmonary embolism following snake envenomation: a case report [Case report]
Oussama Mhanni, Mourad Hmidouch, Soumia Boulouiz Zakaria Bazid, Nabila Ismaili, Noha El Ouafi
PAMJ. Volume 53 (15). 14 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (14)

Rare case of congenital pterygium involving the right eye: clinical image [Images in clinical medicine]
Aarti Gopal Kute, Amol Deshpande
PAMJ. Volume 53 (14). 13 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (13)

Predictors of postpartum modern contraceptive use intentions among pregnant women in urban Ghana: a cross-sectional study [Research]
Joseph Lasong, Yula Salifu, Ahmad Sukerazu Alhassan
PAMJ. Volume 53 (13). 12 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (12)

Correlation between upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings and Helicobacter pylori detection in gastric biopsy specimens: a retrospective study [Research]
Morenike Adedoyin Osundina, Hakeem Abiodun Alimi, Tajudeen Adeolu Badmos, Modupe Kehinde Ijikoyejo, Ifeanyichukwu Dupe Nwanji, Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo
PAMJ. Volume 53 (12). 12 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (11)

Labour pain management practices in a teaching tertiary hospital in Botswana: a cross-sectional study [Research]
Mamo Woldu Kassa, Alemayehu Ginbo Bedada
PAMJ. Volume 53 (11). 12 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (10)

Hepatitis B virus infection: sero-prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice among healthcare workers at Abu-Salim trauma hospital, Tripoli-Libya [Research]
Osamah Mohamed Alghizeewi, Elloulu Taher BenDarif, Tarek Mohamed Gibreel, Haytham Mahmoud Al-Salimi, Amal Ben Drief
PAMJ. Volume 53 (10). 12 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (9)

Predictors and impact of medication non-adherence in heart failure patients: a retrospective cohort from a tertiary hospital in Yemen [Research]
Safwana Al-Tahesh, Basheera Abdo, Mamoona Al-Namer, Fadhla Alselmi, Mohammed Abdullah, Faisal Ahmed
PAMJ. Volume 53 (9). 09 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (8)

Massive rectal bleeding from a superior mesenteric artery pseudoaneurysm successfully managed by coil embolization in an HIV-positive patient with disseminated tuberculosis: a case report [Case report]
Mariem Ben Ticha, Hela Knani, Nadia Ben Lasfar, Manel Ben Selma, Maha Abid, Yasser Ben Cheikh, Amel Omezzine Letaief, Wissem Hachfi, Foued Bellazreg
PAMJ. Volume 53 (8). 09 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (7)

Symptom burden and its effect on the quality of life in a selected group of breast cancer patients in Delta State (Nigeria) after chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study [Research]
Deliverance Brotobor, Chinomso Nwozichi, Osahogie Isaac Edeawe, Onoriode Brotobor
PAMJ. Volume 53 (7). 08 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (6)

Epidemiological and clinical profile of ischemic, hemorrhagic, and mixed strokes in Sikasso, Mali: a prospective cross-sectional study [Research]
Abdoulaye Kissima Traoré, Kadidiatou Diarra, Ousmane Haidara
PAMJ. Volume 53 (6). 07 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (5)

A case of complicated fungal ulcerative keratitis: a rare clinical image [Images in clinical medicine]
Switi Jawade, Ranjana Sharma
PAMJ. Volume 53 (5). 07 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (4)

Severity of diabetic foot ulcers at various levels of HbA1c [Short communication]
Lakhveer Rathi, Santosh Kumar, Rafique Hussain, Adnan Abdalla, Shahnawaz, Musab Suliman, Hina Ismail
PAMJ. Volume 53 (4). 05 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (3)

Spontaneous splenic rupture as a rare complication of plasmodium vivax: a case report [Case report]
Meriem Mouharir, Badr Jouabri, Zakaria Chahbi, Mohamed Fassi Fihri, Hicham Baba, Said Kaddouri, Rachid Elbarni, Hassan Qacif, Mohammed Zyani
PAMJ. Volume 53 (3). 05 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (2)

Angiomyxolipoma of the hard palate: a rare case report [Case report]
Samir Mainassara Chekaraou, Kadre Alio Kadre Ousmane, Abdoul Hafizou Rabe Amani, Abdoul Majid Habibou, Mahamadou Dandy
PAMJ. Volume 53 (2). 05 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)

Vol 53 (1)

Ongoing transmission of human onchocerciasis in blackflies in the medical district of Mont Ngafula1 in Kinshasa after two decades of uninterrupted onchocerciasis mass campaigns using community-directed treatment with ivermectin strategy [Research]
Makenga Bof Jean Claude, Mansiangi Paul, Zanga Josué, Ilunga Félicien, Ako Aime Gilles Adjami, Sanfo Moussa Sounkalo, Didier Bakajika, Coppieters Yves
PAMJ. Volume 53 (1). 05 Jan 2026 (PDF in process)
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