They were referred to a genetics specialist who described his nature as OCA1 (Oculocutaneous Albinism type 1). "He told us there are various forms of albinism, but the OCA1 Is the most common in ...

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 ...

Sunscreen is not locally produced in Zambia, making it inaccessible to many - especially those in rural areas where individuals with albinism are particularly vulnerable to the harsh effects of ...

From Ankpa Local Government in Kogi State, the seven siblings lived with albinism. Their extended family rejected them because their mother gave birth to children with albinism. Tragically ...

The Initiative for Advancement of the Albinism Cause (INAAC), a non-governmental organization, has called for urgent support to combat skin cancer among individuals with albinism in Nigeria. Founder ...

A Lancaster University professor says a landmark ruling by the African Court of Human and People's Rights against the government of Tanzania for not upholding the rights of people with albinism is ...

Multiple studies have demonstrated the clinical utility of genetic investigations in individuals with suspected albinism. Despite this, the variation in the provision of genetic testing for albinism ...