At least 37 persons with Albinism in Narok counties have received free cancer screening as the world commemorates International Albinism Awareness week.
Narok Albinism Association Chairperson Reuben Mpatiany said the screening exercise was part of the awareness campaign that the association is carrying out to sensitise the members of the public so as to eradicate stigmatisation of families with kins with albinism.
This year's theme is 'Protect our skin, preserve our lives,' which highlights the urgent need for awareness creation and access to essential healthcare for persons with albinism.
Mpatiany emphasised the need for skin screening, saying albinos face threats of skin cancer, adding early detection and treatment is one way of ensuring they live a long, healthy life.
