US EditionFirst Lady Urges Nigerians to Support Persons with Albinism
- On June 13, 2025, the United Nations and global leaders marked the 10th International Albinism Awareness Day, advocating for persons with albinism worldwide.
- This commemoration followed reports of threats, killings, and discrimination against persons with albinism, especially during elections, prompting calls for improved protection and inclusion.
- Malawi's Association of Persons with Albinism planned activities on June 17, including engaging political parties to commit to protecting persons with albinism ahead of the September 2025 general elections.
- The UN praised Malawi for providing free sunscreen in public health centers, addressing skin cancer risks, and urged governments to prioritize legal protections, inclusive services, and education that dismantle stigma.
- Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called Nigerians to support persons with albinism, urging society to ensure their rights, safety, and healthcare so they can thrive with dignity.
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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…
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…
NGO Urges National Action to End Harmful Myths, Discrimination Against Persons With Albinism - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE
…Calls for Policy Reforms, Public Education, and Healthcare Support to Protect Over Two Million Nigerians With Albinism As the world commemorated the 2024 International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, a Nigerian non-governmental organisation, One House Development Initiative, has raised a clarion call for urgent public education, stronger protections, and inclusive policies to safeguard the rights and lives of Persons With Albinism (PWAs). In…
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