Proposal for Free Treatment for People Living with Vitiligo in Tanzania
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- 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.
- After accepting herself, she established Beyond Skin Initiative to use her experience to provide hope, education and encouragement to others living with vitiligo.
- She said that if the government introduces a system to provide free vitiligo treatment, more people would be encouraged to seek medical care instead of hiding because of the high cost of treatment and fear of.
- 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.