The President of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), Dr. Bisi Bamishe, has called on the government and stakeholders to accelerate efforts to include skin screening and cancer treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
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The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to integrate free skin cancer treatment and regular dermatological check-ups for persons with albinism in public hospitals.
A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, says fake and ineffective sunscreens in the Nigerian markets are contributing to the massive increase in the number of skin cancer cases.