About WAJAHS 

The West African Journal of Allied Health Sciences (WAJAHS) is a peer‑reviewed, open‑access platform dedicated to advancing allied health research across West Africa. We publish high‑quality studies spanning clinical practice, community health, laboratory sciences, physiotherapy, public health policy, nutrition, health technology, and student research. WAJAHS fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and highlights regionally relevant solutions to global health challenges.

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): West African Journal of Allied Health Sciences

Published: 2026-05-01

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Surgical Hand Scrubbing Among Surgical Team Members at State Specialist Hospital Maiduguri, Borno State

Yunusa Ahmad, Ado Shehu, Shamsiya Bala Aliyu, Amina Ibrahim, Benjamin G, Ummukhulsum M, Faruk SF, Fatima MA (Author)

Knowledge, Attitude and Modern Contraceptive Use among Women Aged 15--49 in Jigawa State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ibrahim Shuaibu Jibrin, Mukhtar Muhammad Saidu, Umar Muhammad Bawa, Sirajo Aminu, Zahraddeen Bala (Author)

Sociodemographic Predictors of Insecticide-Treated Nets Utilization in Katsina State, Nigeria: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Mansir Muhammed, Abdullahi Mohammed Isyaku, Umar Ahmad, Umar Aminu Mohammed, Saidu isah, Sani Buba (Author)

Occurrence and Spatial Distribution of Phthalate Esters in Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) from Asa River, Nigeria: A G-C-MS Analysis

Abdullahi Sulaiman Tsumba, Mahmud Abdullahi, Fatima Sule Mohammed, Umar Ahmad, Babangida Shehu Bappah, Rasaq Olakunle Omotayo, Anas Yunusa Ahmad (Author)

Prevalence and Knowledge of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease among Women of Childbearing age in Narayi Community, Kaduna state

Saifullah Mukadam Abdulhamid, Simon Aliyu, Tal B. S., Jamila Muhammad Wada, Emi Morrison Abdulaziz, Nazifa Abdullahi Abdullahi, Dr. Yusuf Yakubu Arrigasiyyu (Author)

Assessment of Bacterial Contamination of Mobile Phones Used by Students in University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria

Clement Isibor, Grandy, A Jaboro, Experience Efordili, Abbah Patience I (Author)

Child Healthcare Inequalities in Bauchi State: Implications for Nation-Building in Nigeria

Muhammad Idris Bose, Abubakar Yakubu, Tabitha Ngyal, Abubakar Musa (Author)

Integration of Environmental Health Services into Primary Health Care in Nigeria: A Scoping Review

Mahmud Mbdullahi, Sakina Hamza Soye, Abdullahi Sulaiman Tsumba, Rasaq Olakunle Omotayo, Anas Yunusa Ahmad (Author)
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West African Journal of Allied Health Sciences (WAJAHS)

Advancing Multidisciplinary Health Research and Practice

About the Journal

The West African Journal of Allied Health Sciences (WAJAHS) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing research and practice across the broad spectrum of allied health sciences. The journal provides a platform for high-quality scholarly work that supports evidence-based practice, strengthens health systems, and improves population health outcomes.

WAJAHS publishes contributions from diverse disciplines including public health, nursing science, medical laboratory science, physiotherapy, radiography, environmental health, and other allied health fields. The journal is committed to promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and context-relevant research across West Africa and beyond.

Call for Papers (Volume: 2, Issue: 2)

WAJAHS is currently receiving submissions for its upcoming issue. Authors are invited to submit original research, systematic reviews, case studies, and other scholarly works relevant to allied health sciences.

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
Expected Publication Date: August 31, 2026

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Scope

Covers allied health disciplines including Public Health, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Environmental Health, and related fields.

Article Types

  • Original Research
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Case Studies
  • Field Reports
  • Editorials

Why Publish with WAJAHS?

  • Open Access visibility
  • Rigorous peer review
  • Focus on applied health research
  • Regional and global relevance

Current Issue

Explore our latest published articles contributing to advancements in allied health sciences and multidisciplinary healthcare practice.

Ethics & Quality

WAJAHS adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and best practices in scholarly publishing, ensuring integrity, transparency, and scientific rigor.