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Promoting Global Health
Margaret A Winker1, Lorraine E Ferris2
1Secretary, World Association of Medical Editors, Kirkland, Washington 98033, USA; World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) Ethics and Policy Committee, Kirkland, Washington 98033, USA.
International Journal of MCH and AIDS
|September 14, 2016
Summary
The International Journal of MCH and AIDS promotes global health by publishing research that advances worldwide health. Medical journal editors have a social responsibility to share findings that improve global health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Journalism
- Global Health Initiatives
Background:
- The International Journal of MCH and AIDS (IJMA) is committed to advancing global health.
- Medical journal editors play a crucial role in disseminating health research worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the social responsibility of medical journal editors in promoting global health.
- To emphasize the importance of publishing research that furthers worldwide health.
Main Methods:
- This editorial emphasizes the commitment of IJMA to global health.
- It calls attention to the role of editors in publishing impactful health research.
Main Results:
- The editorial underscores the social responsibility of medical journal editors.
- It advocates for the publication of research that contributes to global health advancements.
Conclusions:
- Medical journal editors must actively promote global health through publication.
- IJMA is dedicated to furthering worldwide health by publishing relevant research.
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