Nigerian Albinism Association urges FG to include skin cancer screening & treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), citing high rates & affordability issues within their community.

People with albinism face multiple forms of discrimination worldwide. International Albinism Awareness Day seeks to dispel the erroneous beliefs and myths influenced by superstition, which foster ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Hypopigmentation occurs when skin cells called melanocytes do not produce enough melanin, a pigment that gives skin its color and tone. People with ...

Research into the prevention of sight loss in children with albinism to continue thanks to funding.

Individuals with albinism are advocating fair treatment and an end to longstanding discrimination that has long affected their lives.

As high temperatures soar across the country, vulnerable groups are suffering the intense heat and its associated effects more. For individuals with albinism and vitiligo, the scorching sun ...

People with albinism are subject to violence, ritual killings, and abduction, victims of the superstitious belief that their body parts bring wealth or magical powers.

The applicants presented evidence relating to the killings and mutilations of persons with albinism in several districts in Tanzania, the lack of access to justice for victims of these attacks, as ...

The Initiative for Advancement of the Albinism Cause (INAAC) has solicited urgent support to combat skin cancer among individuals with albinism in the country.

However, after free treatment for persons with albinism was discontinued, she had to cover the costs herself – a financial burden she describes as unbearable.

The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has called on the federal government to integrate free skin cancer treatment and regular dermatological check-ups for persons with albinism in public ...

Doctor Mayisela, Zimeleni Disabled Association’s chairperson said his organisation will fight for people living with albinism to get social grants from the government.