Journal of the African Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (JAfSPID) is an electronic, peer-reviewed open access journal published by the University of Cape Town Libraries.
JAfSPID is the official publication of the African Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases. It was launched as an online newsletter called the AfSPID Bulletin in April 2013. In November 2021 it became a peer-review journal. In March 2023, the name was changed to Journal of the African Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases.
Focus and Scope
Vision: To promote African research and perspective in paediatric infectious diseases for the regional and global academic community.
Mission: To publish educational and research manuscripts relevant to Africa, on all aspects of infectious diseases in neonates, children, and adolescents.
The journal publishes a wide variety of manuscripts including full-length research articles, short research communications, review articles, commentaries, case reports, medical images, conference reports, short commentaries on a published landmark paper or report, letters to the editor and invited editorials.
