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According to the World Health Organization, albinism affects 1 in 5,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa. 06.10.2024, Sputnik Africa

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The Zambian government pledged continued support for capacity-building programs to strengthen organizations representing people with albinism, aiming to help them advocate for the rights of albinos.Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Doreen Mwamba, said the government is implementing a National Action Plan to ensure protection, education, and healthcare access for people with albinism. The announcement was made at the launch of an Albinism Project titled "Out Of The Shadow For Good."The minister acknowledged that people with albinism face significant challenges, including harmful myths, violence, and limited access to education, healthcare, and employment.

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Zambia to Empower Advocacy For Albinism Rights

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© Photo Sixmond MdekaThis photo was taken on January 1, 2022, in Ukerewe, where Sixmond Mdeka, a Tanzanian gospel reggae singer, preacher, and social advocate for disability and albinism awareness, organized a Christmas and New Year's party for marginalized groups, including people with albinism, the physically disabled, and the elderly, through his organization Disability Support Tanzania.

This photo was taken on January 1, 2022, in Ukerewe, where Sixmond Mdeka, a Tanzanian gospel reggae singer, preacher, and social advocate for disability and albinism awareness, organized a Christmas and New Year's party for marginalized groups, including people with albinism, the physically disabled, and the elderly, through his organization Disability Support Tanzania. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 06.10.2024

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According to the World Health Organization, albinism affects 1 in 5,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Zambian government pledged continued support for capacity-building programs to strengthen organizations representing people with albinism, aiming to help them advocate for the rights of albinos.

Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Doreen Mwamba, said the government is implementing a National Action Plan to ensure protection, education, and healthcare access for people with albinism. The announcement was made at the launch of an Albinism Project titled "Out Of The Shadow For Good."

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema addresses a press conference at his residence in Lusaka, Zambia, Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 28.09.2024

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The minister acknowledged that people with albinism face significant challenges, including harmful myths, violence, and limited access to education, healthcare, and employment.