International Journal of Public Health and Health Systems is a peer-reviewed international journal, which is dedicated to publishing the latest public health research and health systems research, reviews and case studies from the field that will advance and shape the emerging discipline of global public health and health systems. The aim of this journal is to provide a thoughtful forum for contemporary issues and challenges in global public health and health systems research and practice. Manuscripts should follow the style of the journal and are subject to both review and editing.