By Chrissy Nkumba
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Police Service Spirituals, Integrity and Counseling department officials have embarked on psychological support towards person with albinism.
This follows the department’s engagement with persons albinism on Monday, March 7, 2022 in Mangochi.
Speaking to Mangochi Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) members, priests and chief, department’s director Reverend Father Steve Likhucha said that, MPS is mandated to protect person with albinism at all cost.
Fr Likhutcha however said that due to societal barriers, persons with albinism fail to explore their inborn gifts and talents.
“We are here to encourage you that you should be flexible to learn from others, participate in the activities happening in your communities and do not feel isolated because we are all equal in the eyes of the Lord,” said Likhucha.
He also encouraged chiefs to work hand in hand with the Police in the fight against the attacks of persons with albinism.
Ministry of Gender, Community and Social Welfare’s Disability programs officer, Williams Muwawa cited that the construction of four houses in the district by government for some APAM members signifies government’s commitment towards enhancing their safety.
Echoing on the same, Mangochi APAM Chairperson Jawaad London commended MPS chaplaincy for the good gesture.
However, Jawad cited the need to change the alarm gadgets which were provided to APAM members by government.
Jawad also appealed to APAM members to desist from the tendency of exposing themselves to danger such as drinking alcohol excessively and loitering around during odd hours.