The African Journal of Emergency Medicine (AfJEM) is the official journal of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine.It is an Africa-centric, peer-reviewed journal aimed in particular at supporting emergency care across,you guessed it, Africa. AfJEM publishes original research,reviews,brief reports of scientific investigations, case reports as well as commentary and correspondence related to topics of scientific, ethical, social and economic importance to emergency care in Africa. Articles will be of direct importance to African emergency care, but may have originated from elsewhere in the world.

AfJEM is uniquely tailored to the needs and requirements of emergency care workers dedicated to improving emergency medicine in Africa.AfJEM specifically aims to address resource limitations as it pertains to the African continent.It will be ideal reading material for physicians, nurses and pre-hospital care workers wishing to improve their knowledge on general emergency medicine, trauma care, paediatrics, injury and disease prevention,service improvement, policy and ethics,disaster preparedness and response, and all other aspects of emergency care.In keeping with the African Federation for Emergency Medicine,it is our aim to be recognised as the international voice of quality emergency medical care in Africa.