Eve Atukunda

Vitiligo awareness Queen..

[Vitiligo Association of Uganda @VAUorg]

My shirt says Beyond Just My Skin and honestly, that's how I live every day.
Yes, you'll probably notice the vitiligo first. The patches do tend to introduce themselves before I do.
But that's only one part of my story.
#VitiligoAwareness #MoreThanPatches #EndTheStigma

[Vitiligo Association of Uganda @VAUorg]

If people learn, they stop fearing.
If they stop fearing, they stop discriminating.
So we speak. We show up. We shine.
Not because we want pity.
Because we deserve dignity.
End stigma. End discrimination. Start understanding.
#EndStigma
#EndDiscrimination
#VitiligoAwarenes

[Vitiligo Association of Uganda @VAUorg]

*Why that myth hurts:*
1. It blames you for something you had zero control over
2. It turns twins into something scary instead of special
3. It makes people stare, whisper, or treat you differently

[Vitiligo Association of Uganda @VAUorg]

This month we raise awareness, educate, and stand with the millions of people living with vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition where patches of skin lose their pigment — but it never changes a person’s worth, beauty
#VitiligoAwarenessMonth #MoreThanSkin #June

[Eve Atukunda @evatuks]

@PKTymes @j_mucunguzi @commonwealthsec I

[VIPOC @Vipocvitiligo]

The first-of-its-kind global survey is live!

If you are a person living with vitiligo, or a caregiver of a child with vitiligo, we want to hear from you!

Take our global survey today: https://t.co/iojwFeDZIA
#VitiligoPatientViews #Vitiligo #VIPOC

[VIPOC @Vipocvitiligo]

Why does this survey matter?

We know that vitiligo affects people beyond their appearance, but we need to know more to truly make a difference

Take our survey now: https://t.co/66HDOo735o

#VitiligoPatientViews #Vitiligo #VIPOC

[Eve Atukunda @evatuks]

The first-of-its-kind global vitiligo survey is coming!
#VitiligoPatientViews#VIPOC#Vitiligo#VAU

[VIPOC @Vipocvitiligo]

Vitiligo Patient Views: The First Global Vitiligo Patient and Caregiver Experience Survey launches on 15th May. Beyond the visible patches, vitiligo can impact every aspect of a person's life.

Read more: https://t.co/fa024QidU7
#VitiligoPatientViews #Vitiligo #VIPOC

[Dr. Katumwa Kenneth 🇺🇬 @dr_katumwa]

Dear fam, if the algorithm brings this to your timeline, kindly repost

[Eve Atukunda @evatuks]

https://t.co/0fo0ErB2Bz

[Thomas Tayebwa @Thomas_Tayebwa]

Today, I received members of the Vitiligo Association of Uganda (VAU), and we discussed how to strengthen support for people living with vitiligo. This non-contagious skin condition affects many Ugandans, yet it is still surrounded by myths, stigma, and limited access to care.
I commend the association’s tireless work in education, community outreach, and patient support. I assured them that @Parliament_Ug will use its mandate to bring this issue to the attention of stakeholders. I have tasked the Committee on Health to look into it, and I personally pledge to champion the cause.

[Eve Atukunda @evatuks]

@nwscug @nwscug we still don’t have water in Kisaasi

[Vitiligo Association of Uganda @VAUorg]

By providing sunscreen and other resources, we're helping our members take control of their skin health and reducing the impact of vitiligo on their daily lives. Thanks to @SNUPA6 and @albinismumbrell for giving us sunscreen and @glenmarkpharma for the Tacrolimus ointments.

[Vitiligo Association of Uganda @VAUorg]

Take action for vitiligo awareness!Join our X Space discussion and learn how you can make a difference. #VitiligoAdvocacy #XSpace" #vitiligoawareness @KwikirizaNova @CerinahTugume @jameslaban20 @evatuks @MartinSenkubuge

[Eve Atukunda @evatuks]

Take action for vitiligo awareness!Join our X Space discussion and learn how you can make a difference. #VitiligoAdvocacy #XSpace" #vitiligoawareness

[Princess Dianah @AchanDianah3]

1. It's not a cancer
2. It's not Albinism
3. It's not leprosy
4. It's not HIV/AIDS
5. it's not contagious
6. We were not burnt by twins
7. It's not sexually transmitted
IT'S CALLED VITILIGO
#vitiligoAwareness

[Gideon Nova Kwikiriza @KwikirizaNova]

We’re starting this conversation in a few at exactly 7:00 pm.

Don’t miss to learn a thing or two

https://t.co/aJQScj3i3i.

Just tap that link

[Eve Atukunda @evatuks]

@SrZanga @KwikirizaNova Burnt by twins

[Vitiligo Association of Uganda @VAUorg]

Join the conversation! Tune in to our X Space event, 'Embracing Life with Vitiligo,' as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of living with Vitiligo. Friday 20th June 2025, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm #VitiligoAwareness #XspaceAM

[GlobalSkin @IADPO]

🎉 Time to Celebrate a Monumental Achievement! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that the resolution “Skin Diseases as a Global Public Health Priority” has been officially adopted at the 78th World Health Assembly!

This is a HUGE win for over 2 billion people living with skin condi