College of Science / University of Kerbala has organized a symposium on International Albinism Awareness Day. It is delivered by Prof. Dr. Eman Talib Kareem and Prof. Dr. Nargis Hadi Mansour.
The symposium aims at introducing albinism, its types, causes of its occurrence, how to diagnose it, therapeutic and preventive measures.
The symposium includes an introduction to International Albinism Day, reasons for designating the thirteenth of June every year as an international day for awareness of it, and the most important problems facing people with special needs, especially those with albinism.
The symposium recommends establishing kindergartens and schools in every Iraqi governorate specifically for people with albinism. It aims at accepting differences, in addition to develop albinism child’s skills and refining his talents and experiences according to his capabilities after subjecting to a program for early detection of his personal preparations.
This symposium is in line with directives of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research regarding the necessity of organizing seminars and awareness campaigns that highlight awareness of International Albinism Day.
