African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research

The June 2025 edition (Volume 8, Issue 1) of the African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research (AJTMBR) presents a multidisciplinary collection of peer-reviewed articles that advance scientific understanding in tropical medicine, biomedical sciences, and public health across Africa.

This issue showcases original research, reviews, editorials, and case reports addressing key challenges in maternal health, infectious diseases, reproductive physiology, and hospital-based microbiology.

Leading the issue is an insightful editorial commentary titled “Sweet Bitterness: Diabetes Mellitus and the Assault on Man’s Dignity and Fecundity” by Prof. E.K. Nwangwa, which explores the far-reaching impact of diabetes on human fertility and wellbeing.

The featured original articles include:

• “The Impact of Traditional Practices and Customs on Pregnant Women and Newborn Mothers’ Healthcare-Seeking Behaviors at Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Health Levels” a comprehensive mixed-methods study from Sierra Leone examining how cultural beliefs shape maternal health decisions.
• “Framework Influencing Healthcare Services Utilization: Impact on Maternal Health-Seeking Behaviour and Key Factors” analyzing determinants of healthcare use among women in sub-Saharan contexts.
• “Pattern of Microscopic Urine Examination in a Single Nigerian Centre”, and “Bacteria Associated with Hospital Waste of Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri” both highlighting laboratory-based insights into public health microbiology.

“Effect of Methanol Extract of Costus lucanusianus Root on Oxidative Stress, Liver Function, and Haematological Markers in Malaria-Infected Wistar Mice” exploring plant-based therapeutic potentials in malaria management.

The case reports section presents rare and educational clinical cases, including Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in Pregnancy, Silent Strangulation due to Nuchal Cord, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome in Identical Twins, and innovative surgical interventions such as Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Bullectomy for Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax.

Overall, this issue continues AJTMBR’s commitment to fostering evidence-based, Africa-centered medical research. It underscores the intersection of science, culture, and healthcare delivery promoting knowledge exchange vital to addressing the continent’s evolving medical challenges.