Emma was born with albinism, a recessive trait he inherited from his dark-skinned parents. His own skin is ivory white, his close-shaven hair pale orange, his eyesight weak. People like him have ...

People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to ...

LAGOS – 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.

It is similar, but not the same, as albinism, which leaves the critter with a complete lack of color, resulting in a pure white or sometimes yellowish body and pink eyes. While albinism is a ...

For individuals with albinism and vitiligo, the scorching sun presents a unique set of challenges that go beyond mere discomfort. Their skins, lacking the necessary pigment or with uneven pigment ...

We heard searing testimonies from 73 individuals, which included people with albinism and caregivers and guardians of children with albinism. “When I gave birth to my son, people in the ...

The Advocacy for Justice and Ethical Values, ASJEF, has called for inclusion and social justice for unique able persons suffering from albinism and dwarfism. Speaking in commemoration of the World ...

People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government's failure to ...