AJPS aims to promote research, post- graduate training and further education among paediatric surgeons, paediatric surgical trainees and paramedical personnel in the surgery of newborn infants and children particularly in Africa and other tropical regions of the world. The Journal accepts clinical and laboratory-based research manuscripts relating to all aspects of paediatric surgery. It is also a medium for publicizing meetings and news relating to advances in paediatric surgery and child health within Africa and worldwide.