Focus and Scope

International Journal of Health Systems and Policy (IJHSP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that focuses on advancing research, policy analysis, and innovation in health systems and health policy globally. The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on system design, governance, financing, and reform, particularly in relation to equity, Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IJHSP welcomes original research, policy papers, case studies, and reviews in areas including (but not limited to):

  • Health system governance and accountability

  • Health financing and insurance reform

  • Policy evaluation and comparative health systems

  • Public health infrastructure and emergency preparedness

  • Digital health and health technology innovation

  • Human resources for health planning and management

  • Health systems in fragile, conflict, or post-conflict settings

  • Cross-sectoral policies and social determinants of health

  • Equity and access to care for vulnerable populations

  • Policy responses to pandemics and global health threats

The journal encourages submissions from academics, public health professionals, policymakers, development practitioners, and researchers working in global, regional, or national health system contexts.