Call for Public Awareness to End Stigma Facing People with Vitiligo

TLDR

• DAR ES SALAAM: THE founder of Beyond Skin Initiative, Clementina Chalamila, has urged the government to introduce free treatment for people living with vitiligo, saying the service should be prioritized in the same way.
• Speaking in an exclusive interview with Daily News Digital, Chalamila said many people living with vitiligo face financial barriers that prevent them from accessing treatment, while others lose hope because of the high.
• Chalamila added that such a move would also improve public awareness of vitiligo, reduce discrimination and give people living with the condition greater hope and confidence to pursue their goals without being held back.
• Chalamila also called on the public to stop discriminating against or mocking people with vitiligo, urging communities instead to treat them with respect, support and equal opportunities in all aspects of life.
• Speaking about the causes of vitiligo, she said the condition may be linked to several factors, including stress, skin injuries and hereditary or genetic predisposition.