Announcements

  • Journal Publication Update: Transition to Quarterly Production

    2026-03-15

    The journal has undertaken a strategic review of its publication process due to challenges associated with reviewer availability and manuscript turnaround times.

    To improve efficiency and ensure sustainable operations, the journal will adopt a quarterly publication, with each issue covering a four-month period, effective from the conclusion of the 2025 publication year.

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  • LATEST ISSUE: WAJM VOL. 41 JULY 2024

    2024-10-11
    From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

    JULY 2024 

    Dear Colleagues,

    I am delighted to present July 2024 edition of the Journal. I sincerely appreciate the authors, reviewers, proofreaders, the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons), and our dedicated staff for their unwavering support and contribution to the journal.

    We have been experiencing delays in our publication schedule due to various factors including unforeseen socio-economic challenges, which have impacted our production and publishing processes. Rest assured, we're actively working to return to our normal schedule of timely publication.

    Our teams are fully engaged and committed to growth and consistent production throughout the year. We are making aggressive moves to further raise the bar of the quality, impact, and reputation of the journal. We remain committed to enhancing the journal's relevance and significance within the global medical community.

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  • LATEST ISSUE: WAJM VOL. 41 JUNE 2024

    2024-10-02
    From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

    JUNE 2024 

    Dear Colleagues, Subscribers, and Authors,

    I am delighted to present June 2024 edition of the Journal. I sincerely appreciate the authors, reviewers, proofreaders, the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons), and our dedicated staff for their unwavering support and contribution to the journal.

    We have been experiencing delays in our publication schedule due to various factors including unforeseen socio-economic challenges, which have impacted our production and publishing processes. Rest assured, we're actively working to return to our normal schedule of timely publication.

    Our teams are fully engaged and committed to growth and consistent production throughout the year. We are making aggressive moves to further raise the bar of the quality, impact, and reputation of the journal. We remain committed to enhancing the journal's relevance and significance within the global medical community.

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  • AUGUST  2022 NEWSLETTER

    2022-09-20

     

    From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

    AUGUST  2022 NEWSLETTER

    It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for August 2022. 

    WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 7, JULY 2022

    The printed copies of the July edition are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Complimentary copies have been sent to corresponding authors by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request for it at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com

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  • New Journal Alert

    2022-02-08


    The November Edition of the West African Journal of Medicine presents an exciting array of research interests from all fields of medicine. This month is significant for respiratory physicians and researchers worldwide because it focuses on three major lung disorders. The month was designated as lung cancer awareness month, and it included the observance of World Pneumonia Day on November 12th and World COPD Day on November 17th. These world lungs days are especially significant global events conducted to increase public awareness and education, stimulate proactive actions toward guideline-based management and mobilize efforts and resources towards reduction of disease burden.

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