An albino man speaking in an interview
The Ghana Association of Persons with Albinism (GAPA) has appealed to the government of Ghana to provide support to its members.
According to the association, they would be grateful to the government if expensive sunscreen products were included under the National Health Insurance Scheme.
The Association spoke to Bolgatanga-based A1 Radio in an interview when this was disclosed.
“A bottle of suncream costs about GH¢1,000 and lasts less than two months. Most of our members simply cannot afford this. We urge the government to include sunscreen under the NHIS as a necessity, not a luxury,” Adam Abdul Mumin, National Youth President of GAPA, highlighted the economic strain.
Adam Abdul Mumin lamented the neglect of persons with albinism over the years, as no policy directive in the country has been in their favour.
“We face exclusion in many spheres of life. Health support is one of our biggest needs, but access is limited,” he added.
To the association, it is time for the government to also prioritise them during policy formulation.
