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Skin cancer is the number one killer among Albinos in Tanzania<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of James Bisheko\/ADRA in Tanzania<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Albinism, which affects as many as 1 in 1,400 people in Tanzania, is an inherited genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment formed in the skin, hair and\/or eyes. It leads to poor vision and a predisposition for skin cancer. This cancer is said to be the silent killer for persons with albinism, reducing their life expectancy to only 40 years. Available figures currently conclude that 18,000 people are born with albinism in Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Persons with Albinism (PWAs) in Africa also suffer from discrimination, superstition, poverty, human rights abuse, and protection issues, making them one of the most marginalized and vulnerable communities in the country. Since 2006, at least 73 PWA have been murdered because of superstition, while other cases of violations reported were 136. PWAs have been \u201chunted\u201d by people who believe that albino body parts would bring them good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cADRA has been working with PWAs over the past four decades focusing mainly on education,\u201d says James Bisheko, ADRA programs manager in Tanzania. \u201cThis new pilot project is a unique one and probably gives the most relief to the recipients. It\u2019s about skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment by the use of cryosurgery technology. Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to remove pre-cancerous lesions from the skin of people with albinism before it develops into a cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A large part of ADRA\u2019s goal is to promote prevention by use of radio, public meetings and SMS messaging. ADRA is also coordinating efforts with the government\u2019s Department of Dermatology and the Tanzania Albinism Society for community mobilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADRA\u2019s project started in January 2020 and has already assisted 290 people. Each person is screened and if needed, is treated for skin cancer. The recipients leave the education center with skin protection supplies, including sunscreen lotions and hats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the patients, Richard Costa, came in for a consultation and examination,\u201d says Bisheko. \u201cHe had been treated in other clinics with little success. After cryosurgery, he is recovering nicely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costa is 26-years-old and has studied hotel management. He worked in a hotel for seven years to support his wife and son. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Tanzania, Costa was laid off from his job in March. His only mode of transportation is a boda boda <\/em>(motorcycle), which has become a useful way to earn some income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of James Bisheko\/ADRA in Tanzania<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSome kind people give me parcels to deliver while others ask for a ride.  On a good day, I can earn TZS 5000 (USD$2),\u201d Costa says.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the educational trainings by ADRA, Costa is using the techniques he learns to protect himself looking on with hope for the future. \u201cI thank and appreciate ADRA for the skin cancer clinic. My skin is so smooth and healthy now,\u201d Costa says, as he held out his arms for the ADRA staff to see. \u201cLook! There are no more spots, like I had before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStories like Richard\u2019s are a testament that ADRA really is helping to increase the lifespan and give hope to people with albinism. A donation to ADRA can ensure that clinics can continue to treat the very misjudged needs of albinism in Tanzania,\u201d says Bisheko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about ADRA\u2019s response in Tanzania, visit https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ADRA-Tanzania-187581226280<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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