Albinism Stories

Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – Why it matters
The Conversation  |  Mar 16, 2025

They are additionally subjected to extreme forms of violence that include killings, abductions, mutilations and infanticide.

Meshack Wekesa rises from albinism stigma to inspiring change through music
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 19, 2024

Some people had even labelled his condition a curse, while others sought to exploit him for superstitious purposes.

State agency conducts free cancer screening for persons with albinism
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2024

2024 marks a decade since the launch of the International Albinism Awareness Day, this year's theme being "10 Years of IAAD: A Decade of Collective Pr...

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