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Activists push for Pakistan to recognise and support people with albinism

Editorially reviewed summaryGlobal Voices · Mahpara Zulqadar · Original · CC BY 3.0 · Adapted text; wording changed · Feature

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Activists are pushing for Pakistan to recognise and support people with albinism. Pakistan keeps no national data on this population. Without a count, they lack tailored support in schools, healthcare and jobs, while rising heat raises their health risks, experts say.

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