- According to the Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, there is need for skin cancer screening for all Persons with Albinism.
As the world marks International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, 2025, Kenya is making commendable strides toward embracing persons with albinism, a community long marginalized by myths, misconceptions, and systemic neglect.
2025 marks 10 years since Kenya started celebrating the event. This year's theme is "Demanding Our Rights, Protecting Our Skin, Preserving Our Lives."
This year’s commemoration comes just a day after the national budget was passed in Parliament, with a significant allocation directed towards improving the welfare of vulnerable communities.
According to the Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, there is need for skin cancer screening for all Persons with Albinism.
“The Social Health Authority (SHA) is now paying for skin cancer treatment,” says the Government Spokesperson.
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On June 11, 2025, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) honored International Albinism Awareness Day by providing free skin & eye cancer screenings to persons with albinism.
Despite these gains, the community continues to grapple with stigma, discrimination, and social exclusion in various parts of the country. Harmful beliefs, particularly in rural areas, still put the lives of persons with albinism at risk.
According to advocacy groups, while awareness campaigns have improved public understanding, more needs to be done to ensure persons with albinism access education, employment opportunities, and protection under the law.
International Albinism Awareness Day is more than just a date on the calendar. It serves as a global platform to amplify the voices of persons with albinism and to remind governments, institutions, and communities of the importance of inclusion and protection.
