As the climate continues to change, populations living with albinism in Rwanda disproportionately feel its effects. Albinism is a genetic condition that results in the absence of melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes, making individuals with albinism extremely sensitive to the harmful effects of the sun. As a result, they face an increased risk of skin cancer, which has become one of the most serious health concerns for them. In Rwanda, the negative effects of climate change, with rising temperatures and intense sun exposure making their lives even harder,…
SOMA INKURUClimate Change and Albinism: The Struggles of People with Albinism in Rwanda
