Tag: Albinism

Understanding and caring for a child living with albinism

Albinism is a rare, inherited genetic condition that affects the body’s production of melanin, the pigment responsible for the colour of the skin, hair, and eyes. Children living with albinism are born with reduced or no melanin, making them more sensitive to sunlight and often causing vision problems. Albinism occurs in people of all ethnic backgrounds and […]

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Refilwe Modiselle releases a book addressing albinism

Media personality, Refilwe Modiselle, adds author under her belt, with the release of her first book titled Zizi’s World: Through Her Vanilla Eyes. Published with Lingua Franca Publishers, her book takes the readers through the world of Zizi, a girl who lives with albinism. Inspired by her life growing up, Refilwe teaches children to embrace […]

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