Irish GP surgery helping people with albinism in Malawi

Dr Mark Wheeler working in one of the clinics in Malawi, training a local dermatology officer, Sphiwe Mankhwala. Picture: Harry Freeland.

An Irish GP surgery is helping people with albinism in Malawi, as they face not only health issues but are also in danger of being kidnapped and murdered for their body parts.

Dr Mark Wheeler, of Edenpark GP surgery in Raheny in Dublin, works with people who have albinism in Malawi. The GP, along with his wife, set up a skin cancer prevention programme back in 2016. They were also aided by local campaigners and clinicians.