International Health: Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026
Highlights from this issue of International Health include a 10-year comparison of regional maternal healthcare in the Philippines and a lesson from mobile malaria workers in Cambodia.
The editor’s choice for this issue is Rethinking expertise in artificial intelligence ethics for global health.
"In their editorial, Irfan and Sirventa argue that ethical AI governance must move beyond professionalized authority and instead integrate moral expertise drawn from those directly affected by AI-driven decisions," comments Dr Stefanie Meredith, Editor in Chief of International Health.
"They emphasize the importance of prioritizing the lived experiences of populations most exposed to AI-related risks, particularly marginalized communities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)."
Reviews
Prevalence of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis and predictors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Bikila Balis, Magarsa Lami, Ibsa MMusa,Usmael Jibro, Abdi Birhanu, Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 8–16, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf075
Original Articles
Prevalence and correlates of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes mellitus among adults in rural Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic: an evaluation of a community-based screening programme
Wenceslaus Sseguya, Silver Bahendeka, Nimesh Mody, Sara MacLennan, Aravinda M Guntupalli
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 17–25, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf050
Population and health system factors affecting the transferability of health kiosks in markets in Kenya
Jarim Omogi, Lydia Kaduka, Grace Mbuthia, Anselimo Makokha
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 26–37, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf051
Predictors of iron status among preschool-age children in Malawi: insights from a micronutrient survey
Peter A M Ntenda, Mfundi P S Motsa, Jane K Ntenda, Rex B Mbewe, Fentanesh N Tiruneh
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 38–47, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf054
Understanding contraception-use intentions among women of reproductive age not currently using contraceptives in sub-Saharan Africa: key insights from Demographic and Health Surveys
Alex Bawuah, Jacob Oppong Nkansah, Godness Biney, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Sanni Yaya
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 48–60, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf053
A qualitative risk assessment of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Nigeria: implications for One Health response
Abiodun Egwuenu, Sunday Makama, Nasir Ahmed, Olanrewaju Igah, Gloria Nwiyi, Yetunde Abioye, Damilola Kolade, Chika Okpala, Chinenye Emelife, Oyeladun Okunromade, Elsie Ilori, Jerry Pantuvo, Emmanuel Agogo, Olusola Arun, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Ifedayo M O Adetifa
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 61–72, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf056
Medical insurance coverage and its associated factors among children in urban and rural Chongqing, China
Caihui Hu, Jingyu Chen, Lanling Chen, Xinyuan Yao, Shunqing Luo, Xiaoping Jiang, Lan Chen, Fengming Wang, Jie Li, Jian Liu, Shihai Zheng, Xiaohua Liang
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 73–82, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf057
Geographical disparities in maternal healthcare and mortality in the Philippines: a 10-year comparison
Francis Sarial Ganancial, Roditt Cruz-Delfino, Vivian Chia-Rong Hsieh
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 83–92, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf059
Opportunities and challenges in China's CDC system reform: a grassroots perspective
Yanqing Zhang, Yongtao Zheng, Chunmei Ye, Biao Li
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 93–94, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf061
Women empowerment and healthcare utilization for childhood illnesses: evidence from Ethiopia
Bazie Mekonnen, Abebe Gebremariam, Negussie Deyessa, John N Cranmer
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 95–103, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf062
Does climate change influence the spread of malaria in Benin? Insights from ecological niche modeling for surveillance efforts
Donald Romaric Yehouenou Tessi, Eben-Ezer Apelete, Sunday Berlioz Kakpo, Romeo Thierry Yehouenou Tessi, Aysel Çağlan Günal
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 104–114, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf064
‘I struggle to feel normal’: phenomenological analysis of experience with living in crises resettlement camps in Nigeria|
Promise Nmesomachi Timothy, Uchenna Frank Imo, Chimankpam Kingsley Ogbonna, Abuo James, Temidayo Akinreni, Mfonobong Akpandem, Miracle Nwadiche, Precious Azubuike
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 115–124, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf065
Lessons from the field
Lessons from the field: implementing pharmacy services in the Tanzanian hospital setting
Maarten Lambert, John Mmassy, Sungwa Kabissi, Cecilia Benizeth, Gasper Baltazary, Betty Allen Maganda, Katja Taxis
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 1–4, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf079
Progress towards malaria elimination: insights from Cambodia's mobile malaria workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Emma K Manning, Rekol Huy, Sovannaroth Siv, Po Ly, James K Tibenderana, Lieven Vernaeve
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 5–7, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf080
AI Special Issue papers
Rethinking expertise in artificial intelligence ethics for global health
Bilal Irfan, Roberto Sirvent
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 134–136, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf114
Adaptive modelling approach for predicting causes of death: insights from verbal autopsy data in Tanzania
Mahadia Tunga, James Chambua, Juma Lungo
International Health, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages 125–133, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf123