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Training on skin cancer prevention for persons with albinism in Sebei and Bugisu region

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cluster of health workers from facilities working closely with albinos on suncare services had a training on skin cancer prevention for persons with albinism. The trainees included Medical doctors, clinical officers, district health educators, nurses and VHTs in Sebei and Bugisu bugisu region. Over 400 people living with albinism in the nine districts of Sebei and Bugisu region are vulnerable and exposed to sun damage on their skins. One of the core objectives is to empower and build the capacity to health workers on skin cancer preventive techniques on persons with albinism, and to conduct preventive quarterly clinics in their health centers. This programme is powered by BEYOND suncare in partnership with SNUPA and Elgon Foundation of people with albinism to reduce the prevalence of skin cancer in our communities through the access to high quality sun protection services Dr. Nabongo Kenneth while taking the trainees through the tool, highlighted th...

Rythm behind Circumsision

 Sounds of several drums and chatting complements the culture in MasabaLand. Boys dance alongside girls giving the test of madness in the act. Culture in MasabaLand is one of the most deserved placement of thought when it comes to even years. Chatting with combined woos and bully strides is demonstrated during "Imbalu". Culture has stood against possible religion impose heck, the manner behind this culture is marvelous with caution on how one handles self.

CLOSURE OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SCALING PROJECT BENEFITING COFFEE FARMERS IN MBALE.

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Mbale District  Namukowa Bernard(AO) After the inception of this project  in 2020, during the tenure of 4 years,the national agriculture research organisation(NARO/NACORI) with partnership from the International institute of tropical agriculture(IITA),has today marked  the end of this project in Mbale district with a lot of successful stories from beneficiary farmers,and extension workers after a long intervention  highlighting resilient and adaptive agricultural livelihoods in the district. On behalf of the district, DCAO  Madam Juliet cheptoyeki appreciated the partners for steering this project in the coffee growing subcounties of mbale District.  She was optimistic that the project has benefited the farmers but showed dismay because the project is coming to an end.She requested the extension workers to closely work with the farmers and ensure sustainability of the technologies that have been transferred to the beneficiaries and a...

Elgon Foundation For Persons With Albinism On Productive Safe And Dignified Lives

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International Albinism Awareness Day seeks to amplify the voices and visibility of persons with albinism in all areas of life.   Press release @ St. Andrews Cathedral  As the eastern region Albinism cluster prepares to hold its celebrations on 27th next week, this year's theme highlights the urgent need to prevent skin cancer in persons with albinism through awareness, screenings, and sunscreen access. The risk of skin cancer is extremely high for persons with albinism, and the lack of access to sunscreen, protective gear, as well as skin cancer screening and treatment can lead to foreseeable, yet preventable deaths.   The Eastern region executive director for people with albinism, Negesa Elizabeth registered the achievements as an indicator of a transformative path towards better and sustainable living! The executive director says the mileage started in 2014 when the United Nations relied behind their umbrella with the reflect...