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Who is hunting Uganda’s albinos?

One of the most humiliating moments came when Negesa went to give birth. Instead of receiving comfort and professional care at one of the most vulnerable moments in her life, she became the centre of unwanted attention. Medical staff asked her to undress, then called others to come and look at her as they laughed.

Diana Fridah, a person living with albinism, showing one of the sunscreens sold expensively due to heavy taxes. (Credit: Isaac Nuwagaba)
By: Isaac Nuwagaba, Journalist @New Vision


KAMPALA - The sun beats down on the red earth of Kayunga district as Allan Musoke steps carefully outside his home, a wide-brimmed hat shielding his pale skin

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