A Life-Saving Initiative | Minister Announces Free Sunscreen for People with Albinism

A life-saving initiative | Minister announces free sunscreen for people with albinism

FIJI is the first country in the world to provide free sunscreen to people with albinism. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran made this remark during the World Albinism Awareness Day in Lautoka on Friday. “Recognising their higher risk of developing skin cancer because of reduced melanin in the skin,” she said. “Through Twomey Hospital, people with albinism can undergo tests to check PH level of their skin, if they are…

Persons with albinism at increased risk of skin cancer amidst cream delays

Challenges such as delays in receiving protective creams and the lack of accessible screening services, were on June 13 highlighted by people with albinism in Rwanda. The concern...

Persons with albinism plea: ‘We are tired’

By Cathy Maulidi: On June 17, Malawi will be joining the rest of the world in commemorating the 11th International Albinism Awareness Day. The Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (Apam) …