BMC Global and Public Health: New journal to advance SDG research
Published in Healthcare & Nursing
The new selective BMC journal BMC Global and Public Health is now open for submissions. The journal will consider important advances and influential research and opinion in all areas of global and public health, and we will publish a unique set of high-impact content including Research, Systematic Reviews, Registered Reports, as well as Reviews, Comments, Forums, Perspectives and Matters Arising. Our goals are to give a voice to the communities we aim to serve, to promote health and well-being, and to advance health equity and policy making worldwide.
As the pioneer in open access publishing, BMC already has an excellent standing within the public health communities, especially owing to our largest title BMC Public Health. By launching this new selective journal, we aim to connect and support the global and public health communities around the world, which will enable us to have an even further reach and impact.
In line with BMC’s mission, BMC Global and Public Health will champion open science and immediate data sharing, supported by transparent peer review and open data policies, as well as adherence to community standards and policies. We are committed to promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity, with appropriate community representation among journal stakeholders and topics covered. We are lucky to already have the support of an Editorial Board with broad and diverse expertise, and we will keep on expanding its size and scope, with a specific focus on Early Career Researchers. We have launched the journal with two guest-edited article collections that cover highly topical issues in global and public health: Stigma and mental health in infectious diseases, and Identifying people with tuberculosis and linking to care: finding the missing millions. For more details and to submit your manuscript, please see the journal website here.
We look forward to working with you.
Gerrit holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, and a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. After working across research centers in Germany, the Netherlands and the US, Gerrit joined BMC in 2019 as an Editor for Genome Medicine where he handled content in areas such as public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, immunology and clinical diagnostics. In 2022, Gerrit launched BMC Global and Public Health as Chief Editor.
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An open access, transparent peer review journal publishing outstanding and influential research and opinion of broad interest to all professional communities involved in global and public health research, policy-making, implementation and delivery worldwide.
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Urbanization and health: Addressing key challenges
BMC Global and Public Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on identifying and addressing the key health conditions associated with urbanization. As the global population increasingly gravitates towards urban areas, understanding the health implications of this trend becomes paramount. Urbanization brings about a myriad of health challenges, including but not limited to infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, environmental health hazards, mental health issues, and disparities in healthcare access and quality.
This Collection aims to explore the complex interplay between urbanization and health, with a focus on identifying the key health conditions prevalent in urban settings and developing effective strategies to address them. We welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers that shed light on the following aspects:
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Innovations in urban health surveillance, monitoring, and data analysis
Interventions and policies to prevent and control urban health challenges, with an emphasis on equity and sustainability
Community engagement and participatory approaches to promoting urban health and well-being
Cross-disciplinary research and collaborations to address urban health issues from multiple perspectives
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.
Publishing Model: Open Access
Deadline: Dec 28, 2025
Empowering the public health workforce
BMC Global and Public Health is calling for submissions to our Collection on advancing the recognition of the public health workforce. This Collection seeks to explore various dimensions of the public health workforce, including its roles, challenges, and contributions to global health outcomes. We invite research that sheds light on the evolving landscape of the public health workforce and its impact on population health, such as:
Training and education programs
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Strategies for promoting diversity and addressing disparities in the public health workforce representation
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Strengthening health system infrastructure and human resources planning
Sustainable funding mechanisms for workforce investments
Policy frameworks for regulating the public health workforce
Ethical considerations in workforce management and decision-making
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the importance of a skilled and diverse public health workforce in achieving global health equity and sustainable development goals.
All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.
Publishing Model: Open Access
Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
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