IHA Blog

Submission Guidelines

Submit Your Blog Pitch Here

Thank you for your interest in contributing to IHA Journal’s official Blog. 

We invite contributions from health professionals, researchers, early-career practitioners, interns and students interested in sharing experiences, lessons learned, ethical reflections, or tools that have supported their professional development. Submissions should address topics pertinent to primary care, tropical medicine, and underserved communities. Our objective is to cultivate a scholarly community that values curiosity, collaboration and academic inquiry are celebrated — one post at a time. 

We are currently welcoming pitches. Formal review will begin once the IHA Blog platform is fully operational, which is anticipated by November 2025.

Submission and Editorial Process

  • Submit a pitch of no more than 500 words via this form.
  • The editorial team will review your pitch. If approved, you will be invited to submit a full draft via a second form. You will be asked to complete a conflict of interest form when invited to submit the full manuscript.
  • Submit your first draft within 10 business days.
  • The editorial team reviews your draft and may request revisions or clarifications.
  • Multiple rounds of revision may be necessary before final acceptance.

Review Timeline

We aim to respond to pitches within 20 business days. If invited to submit a full draft, the editorial team will review first drafts within 24-28 business days. The timeline for subsequent reviews and revision will vary. Upon finalization, authors will have 5 business days to approve the final manuscript prior to publication. Our goal is to publish accepted blog post entries within 5 days after approval. 

Important Notes

  • All pitches and manuscripts are subject to editorial review. 
  • Blog posts can have a maximum of four authors; however, pitches should be submitted by a single author only. This author will be considered the corresponding author and will be contacted via the email address they provide below. Any additional authors should be listed in no particular order.
  • Authors must disclose their current professional role and confirm student status, if applicable. Student authors may be required to include a supervising professional as a co-author.
  • Submissions must be original and unpublished. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate rejection and possible banning from future submissions.
  • Please do not submit multiple pitches for the same idea or resubmit rejected pitches with minor or no changes. Repeated violations may result in banning from future submissions.
  • There is no guarantee of publication, and the editorial team reserves the right to reject manuscripts at any stage.
  • Patient interviews require documented informed consent. By submitting pitches involving patient perspectives, you confirm you hold the necessary permissions to share this information.

What we look for in pitches

Contributions should provide value to researchers, practitioners, or students, focusing on relevant topics such as: 

  • Current research topics or thoughtful discussions in primary care and tropical medicine
  • Reflections on fieldwork or healthcare delivery in underserved communities
  • Interviews with health professionals, experts, or patients in the field
  • Case studies or clinical anecdotes illustrating challenges in resource-limited settings
  • Innovations in healthcare delivery tailored to low-resource environments
  • Community engagement and patient-centered research approaches
  • Impact of climate change on tropical diseases and health systems
  • Social determinants of health in underserved populations
  • Health equity and cultural competence in diverse communities
  • Personal narratives from patients or caregivers navigating healthcare

Content we do not accept:

  • Essays or dissertations
  • Original research, narrative reviews, or manuscripts intended for peer-reviewed journal publication
  • Highly technical or specialized content inaccessible to a broad audience
  • Political or controversial opinion pieces unrelated to health topics
  • Personal memoirs lacking educational value
  • Promotional content or product or service reviews
  • Any content irrelevant to the IHA Journal’s mission

Tips for a strong pitch

  • Limit your pitch to 500 words, as blog posts have a maximum length of 1,500 words.
  • Use clear and concise language.
  • Explain the topic’s relevance and potential impact on health professionals or researchers.
  • Ensure your idea is original and not duplicative of prior blog content.
  • Highlight why your post would be accessible and valuable to a global audience.
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