Press/Media: Research
Globally 1 in 18,000 people have albinism. In sub-Saharan Africa it is more common, with data from Tanzania showing that 1 person in 2652 has albinism. According to Standing Voice, an international NGO based in Tanzania, only half the children with albinism complete primary school and only 10% access secondary school. The Conversation Africa's Nontobeko Mtshali spoke to Dr Charlotte Baker.
Title | Children with albinism find it hard to navigate school. Teachers can help |
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Media name/outlet | The Conversation Africa |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
Date | 20/11/18 |
Producer/Author | Nontobeko Mtshali |
Persons | Charlotte Baker |