About the Journal

The Pakistan Journal of Health (PJOH) is a peer-reviewed quarterly publication committed to advancing research in public health and medical sciences. Founded in 1950, it stands among Pakistan’s oldest internationally recognized journals. PJOH follows the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and is published under the leadership of Patron-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Saira Afzal, Dean of the Institute of Public Health. Journal Information.

The journal’s multidisciplinary scope spans maternal and child health, epidemiology, nutrition, healthcare management, environmental health, dental public health, health policy, and clinical sciences. In addition to original research articles, PJOH features systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, short communications, special communications, editorials, and letters to the editor. By disseminating impactful findings and critical insights, PJOH aims to foster evidence-based practices and inform both national and global public health strategies