This inherited genetic condition affects the body by reducing the production of melanin, the substance that gives color to skin, eyes, and hair. The occurrence of albinism varies around the world.

“Lord Jesus be praised.” Emma and Staford, like others with albinism, have little or no melanin, or pigment, in their skin, hair, and eyes. They are vulnerable to sun damage that can cause cance ...

I was born with albinism and in terms of vision this means I can see about 10% of what someone who’s fully-sighted can. So I can see the top letter on an optician’s eye test chart but nothing ...

Malawi is home to an estimated 10,000 albinos - a condition that affects the production of the pigment that gives skin, hair and eyes their colour. But a widely-held belief that their body parts ...

THIS is the first part of a monograph on albinism which promises to be the most complete presentation, as yet produced, of what is known on this interesting subject. The subject of abnormal ...

The Initiative for Advancement of the Albinism Cause (INAAC) has called for urgent support on World Cancer Day to combat skin cancer among individuals with albinism in Nigeria.This is contained in a ...

But that changes as soon as they step out when they face prejudices for their extreme fair skin due to Albinism ... hair and eyes. They are originally from South India. After their marriage ...

Bongeka Mguni stands at the helm as the example of ambition and the fight for equality, as she was born with albinism and never let the weight of societal stigma and the challenge of her condition ...

Doctor Mayisela, Zimeleni Disabled Association’s chairperson said his organisation will fight for people living with albinism to get social grants from the government. The Zimeleni Disabled ...