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First Lady Urges Nigerians to Support Persons with Albinism
- On June 13, 2025, Nigeria and Malawi marked International Albinism Awareness Day, highlighting the rights and safety of persons with albinism.
- This observance follows ongoing concerns about killings, abductions, and discrimination against persons with albinism, especially during elections, as noted by the UN and Apam.
- Leaders including Senator Oluremi Tinubu and UN mandate holder Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond called for stronger legal protections, inclusive services, and public education to combat stigma and violence.
- The UN praised Malawi for distributing free sunscreen in public health centers and encouraged expanding this initiative to combat skin cancer, a major cause of mortality among individuals with albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Apam committed to gaining political party pledges in Malawi ahead of the September 16, 2025 election to guarantee that persons with albinism can live without intimidation or threat, emphasizing that elections should be a positive democratic event free from anxiety or danger for any group.
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The fragility and protection of rare albino animals
June 13, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the International Albinism Awareness Day. Animals, too, can be afflicted by albinism, a hereditary condition that prevents melanin production, leaving them without camouflage and highly
Albinism Association Calls For Inclusion Of Skin Screening, Treatment Into NHIS - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA
Albinism Association calls for inclusion of skin screening, treatment into NHIS 2 total views today By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The President of Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), Dr Bisi Bamishe, has urged government and stakeholders to expedite efforts to include skin screening and treatment into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Bamishe made the call in her address of welcome at the event to celebrate the International […] NEWS AG…
People with albinism must fear for their lives in Africa. Deep-seated superstition says that they are cursed. A visit to a place where they can live safely.
Gqeberha programme tackles Albinism health challenges - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Inadequate healthcare assistance has been highlighted as one of the major challenges faced by people with albinism. This emerged during the Bona Ubuntu Humanity programme, which celebrated international albinism awareness in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape. On Friday, it was International Albinism Awareness Day. Learners from five schools participated in an awareness walk led by their teachers and programme coordinators. The aim was to emphasise t…
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