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The Entire History Of the World Vitiligo Day (Ep. 61)
Discover the extraordinary, little-known story behind World Vitiligo Day, observed every year on June 25.
In this episode, we unpack the remarkable rise of World Vitiligo Day (WVD).
Based on the comprehensive retrospective by the Vitiligo Research Foundation, we explore the grassroots efforts of advocates in India, the United States, and Nigeria, the unexpected role of Michael Jackson’s global fanbase, and how a network-centric movement helped push vitiligo into the scientific, public-health, and legislative spotlight.
📚 Prefer reading to listening? The full companion article is available here and expands on many of the themes discussed in this episode.
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