International Journal of Health Systems and Policy

About the Journal

International Journal of Health Systems and Policy (IJHSP) is a peer-reviewed, international open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and critical discussion in the field of health systems and policy at the global, regional, and national levels. IJHSP provides an interdisciplinary platform for public health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and global development actors to explore innovations and challenges in the design, financing, governance, and reform of health systems.

The journal aligns its scope with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), health equity, and system resilience in the face of global crises like pandemics. Topics include but are not limited to health system governance, public health infrastructure, health financing reform, digital health, emergency preparedness, human resources for health, and cross-sectoral health policies.

IJHSP accepts a range of scholarly contributions including original research articles, policy papers, systematic reviews, case studies, country profiles, and expert commentaries. All articles are freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, with no subscription or paywall barriers.