Persons with albinism in Kajiado no longer have to travel long distances for skin cancer treatment following the installation ...
The Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, today welcomed a decision by the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights holding the ...
This decision marks a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle to enforce the human rights of persons with albinism,” ...
Skin cancer is becoming an increasingly significant health concern, especially among persons with albinism (PWAs) ...
Founder on INAAC, Ms Joy Odigie made the call in a statement to mark this year's World Cancer Day, with the theme: ...
The Initiative for Advancement of the Albinism Cause (INAAC) is calling for urgent support on World Cancer Day to combat skin cancer among individuals with albinism in Nigeria. This is contained in a ...
To mark World Cancer Day 2025, the Al­binism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has urged the government to include skin cancer in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) scheme. This initiative aims ...
Can be done at home. Cons: Costly. Must be used indefinitely. Evidence of efficacy is mixed. Cost: For at-home treatment, a one-time cost of $500 to $3,000 for the apparatus. What it is: A ...
Ms Ibigbami underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy at the National Hospital, Abuja. However, after free treatment for persons with albinism was discontinued, she had to cover the costs herself - a ...
She said the absence of structured government interventions, including access to free or subsidised skin cancer treatments, preventive measures such as sunscreen distribution, and specialised ...