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Skin cancer prevention and treatment in people with albinism<\/h1>\n\u2014 Togo \u2014<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.fondationpierrefabre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/ANAT-SG39-320.jpg\" "\\"Le")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>BACKGROUND<\/h1>\n
In Togo, where there are only 16 dermatologists to treat a population of 7.6 million, the supply of quality care is extremely limited. Treating people with albinism suffering from skin conditions remains a major challenge, especially in rural areas.<\/p>\n
The programme begun in 2019, in partnership with the National Association of Togolese Albinos (ANAT) and the Togolese Society of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Infections (SOTODERM), is scheduled to continue for three years and encompass 600 people with albinism in 10 cities in the country\u2019s five regions.<\/p>\n
Raise awareness about albinism and its consequences<\/strong><\/p>\nTwenty people with albinism (two per city) are trained by the ANAT and work to raise awareness about the harmful effects of the sun\u2019s rays and how people should protect themselves from sun exposure. During these educational sessions (12 per city), jars of locally produced sunscreen and hats will be distributed. The project will have local ANAT members producing 6,000 jars of sunscreen over a three-year period, to supply each person with six jars per year. The facilitators of these sessions also increase public awareness about albinism to reduce discrimination and violence against people with this condition. This outreach is further backed by a television documentary, radio broadcasts, posters, 4,000 educational brochures for people with albinism and 4,000 flyers for the general public.<\/p>\n
Treating skin conditions<\/strong><\/p>\nIn addition to the awareness-raising sessions, five campaigns using free mobile clinics for 25 days each will be carried out over three years. Six hundred people with albinism will be seen and monitored during these campaigns. A medical network will make it possible to refer 220 patients requiring intervention to the two teaching hospitals (CHU) in Lom\u00e9 and the regional hospital complex (CHR) in Kara for the northern regions (110 for slight lesions\/110 for complex lesions). The project will oversee transportation for these people plus a companion for each.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>KEY FACTS<\/span>
\n<\/strong>_____<\/p>\nPriority<\/strong>
\nDermatology<\/p>\nProgramme<\/strong>
\nSince 2019<\/p>\nType of involvement<\/strong>
\nDistributor and operator<\/p>\nActions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Raising awareness about and preventing albinism-related skin cancers<\/li>\n
- Local production and free distribution of sunscreen<\/li>\n
- Free medical consultations at mobile clinics in 10 Togolese cities<\/li>\n
- Medical treatment and monitoring of skin lesions in people with albinism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
CURRENT STATUS AND FORECAST<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>500 to 600<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span>people with albinism seen by a medical professional each year<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>100<\/span>
\n<\/span>excisional biopsies and\/or cryotherapies performed each year
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>6,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>jars of locally produced sunscreen distributed free of charge
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>5 regions<\/span>
\n<\/span>Coverage of every region in the country
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>PARTNERS<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>TOGOLESE SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS – SOTODERM<\/strong><\/p>\nSOTODERM is a scientific, apolitical, independent and not-for-profit association. <\/strong>It is an association governed by Law No. 40 184 of 1 July 1901 and the Decree of 16 August 1901<\/strong>. It is of limited duration.<\/p>\nThe association\u2019s mission is to help improve skin health and the treatment of sexually transmitted infections and HIV\/AIDS infection (STIs\/HIV\/AIDS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIts objectives are to:<\/p>\n
\n- Bring together all physicians interested in dermatological problems and STI\/HIV\/AIDS<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Collect, exchange and disseminate information on the practice, research and teaching of dermatovenereology<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Promote the training of dermatologists in Togo and Africa<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Provide continuous training for physicians and paramedics on the treatment of dermatological diseases and STIs\/HIV\/AIDS<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Initiate multicentre research activities on the main dermatological conditions of concern in Togo and Africa.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Learn more: https:\/\/sotoderm.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOGOLESE ALBINOS – ANAT<\/strong><\/p>\nThe National Association of Togolese Albinos (ANAT) is a humanitarian body dedicated exclusively to protecting and promoting the rights of people with albinism (PAA) in Togo. It was established on 3 March 2012 and designated a developmental NGO in August 2017. The registered offices are in Lom\u00e9. ANAT\u2019s vision is to \u201ccreate a Togo in which all persons with albinism enjoy moral, physical, social and economic well-being and participate fully in the country\u2019s development.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>See also<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>- <\/a><\/li><\/div>
Preventing skin cancers due to albinism<\/a><\/h4>Skin cancer is a major risk for albinos, but the number of dermatologists in Africa is far insufficient. The Foundation takes action.31\/07\/2025<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>See also<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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BACKGROUND<\/h1>\n
In Togo, where there are only 16 dermatologists to treat a population of 7.6 million, the supply of quality care is extremely limited. Treating people with albinism suffering from skin conditions remains a major challenge, especially in rural areas.<\/p>\n
The programme begun in 2019, in partnership with the National Association of Togolese Albinos (ANAT) and the Togolese Society of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Infections (SOTODERM), is scheduled to continue for three years and encompass 600 people with albinism in 10 cities in the country\u2019s five regions.<\/p>\n
Raise awareness about albinism and its consequences<\/strong><\/p>\n Twenty people with albinism (two per city) are trained by the ANAT and work to raise awareness about the harmful effects of the sun\u2019s rays and how people should protect themselves from sun exposure. During these educational sessions (12 per city), jars of locally produced sunscreen and hats will be distributed. The project will have local ANAT members producing 6,000 jars of sunscreen over a three-year period, to supply each person with six jars per year. The facilitators of these sessions also increase public awareness about albinism to reduce discrimination and violence against people with this condition. This outreach is further backed by a television documentary, radio broadcasts, posters, 4,000 educational brochures for people with albinism and 4,000 flyers for the general public.<\/p>\n Treating skin conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to the awareness-raising sessions, five campaigns using free mobile clinics for 25 days each will be carried out over three years. Six hundred people with albinism will be seen and monitored during these campaigns. A medical network will make it possible to refer 220 patients requiring intervention to the two teaching hospitals (CHU) in Lom\u00e9 and the regional hospital complex (CHR) in Kara for the northern regions (110 for slight lesions\/110 for complex lesions). The project will oversee transportation for these people plus a companion for each.<\/p>\n<\/div> KEY FACTS<\/span> Priority<\/strong> Programme<\/strong> Type of involvement<\/strong> Actions<\/strong><\/p>\n 500 to 600<\/span><\/strong> 100<\/span> 6,000<\/span> 5 regions<\/span> TOGOLESE SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS – SOTODERM<\/strong><\/p>\n SOTODERM is a scientific, apolitical, independent and not-for-profit association. <\/strong>It is an association governed by Law No. 40 184 of 1 July 1901 and the Decree of 16 August 1901<\/strong>. It is of limited duration.<\/p>\n The association\u2019s mission is to help improve skin health and the treatment of sexually transmitted infections and HIV\/AIDS infection (STIs\/HIV\/AIDS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Its objectives are to:<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/sotoderm.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOGOLESE ALBINOS – ANAT<\/strong><\/p>\n The National Association of Togolese Albinos (ANAT) is a humanitarian body dedicated exclusively to protecting and promoting the rights of people with albinism (PAA) in Togo. It was established on 3 March 2012 and designated a developmental NGO in August 2017. The registered offices are in Lom\u00e9. ANAT\u2019s vision is to \u201ccreate a Togo in which all persons with albinism enjoy moral, physical, social and economic well-being and participate fully in the country\u2019s development.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/strong>_____<\/p>\n
\nDermatology<\/p>\n
\nSince 2019<\/p>\n
\nDistributor and operator<\/p>\n\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>CURRENT STATUS AND FORECAST<\/h2>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/span>people with albinism seen by a medical professional each year<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/span>excisional biopsies and\/or cryotherapies performed each year
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/span>jars of locally produced sunscreen distributed free of charge
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/span>Coverage of every region in the country
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>PARTNERS<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>See also<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Preventing skin cancers due to albinism<\/a><\/h4>Skin cancer is a major risk for albinos, but the number of dermatologists in Africa is far insufficient. The Foundation takes action.31\/07\/2025<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>See also<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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