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Africa Focus
A record of albinism news, research, and advocacy from trusted sources around the world. Reviewed by a human editor before publication.
Africa FocusAllAfrica — AlbinismTanzania's universal health insurance expansion, explained
The Medical Stores Department has told Parliament it is ready to meet rising demand as Tanzania expands its Universal Health Insurance programme nationwide.
Africa FocusUNHCR AfricaMalawi's long struggle against attacks on albinism
Violence against people with albinism persists in Malawi despite years of advocacy. UNHCR Africa reports the country has yet to find lasting solutions.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismTanzania's people with albinism targeted by superstition-driven trafficking
ENACT Africa reports that people with albinism in Tanzania face ritual killings, live burial, and trafficking networks rooted in false beliefs about their bodies.
- Africa FocusUN OHCHR — Independent Expert on Albinism
Malawi parliament passes landmark Persons with Albinism Protection Bill
Malawi has passed a landmark protection bill, making it one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to enact dedicated legislation criminalising attacks on persons with albinism.
