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A genetic disease, albinism is characterized by a lack of pigmentation of the skin, body hair and hair. This disease leads to extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet rays, skin and visual disorders and an increased risk of developing skin cancer.
With a prevalence two to three times higher than in the rest of the world, albinism in sub-Saharan Africa is a multiple burden, given sun exposure and difficulties in accessing protective clothing and protective creams.
In Côte d’Ivoire, the population affected by albinism suffers from deficiencies in the prevention of skin cancer. Inadequate health, to which is added exclusion and serious forms of discrimination linked to false beliefs.
Report by Raphaelle Constant produced in partnership with the Pierre Fabre Foundationorganizer of 3th African meeting of dermatology organized in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in October 2022.
Living with albinism in Ivory Coast, a report by Raphaëlle Constant
Living with albinism in Ivory Coast, a report by Raphaëlle Constant