Dr. Hilda Mantebea Boye, who is the President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana, has spoken out about an important issue. She believes that people with darker skin tones should not be treated unfairly or discriminated against. Dr. Boye made these statements in relation to the issue of bleached babies, a term used to describe babies or children who may be subjected to skin bleaching, a harmful practice where people lighten their skin using chemicals or creams.
Skin bleaching is common in some parts of the world, where people try to lighten their skin because they believe lighter skin is more beautiful or desirable. However, Dr. Boye is concerned that this practice can be dangerous, especially for children, and it can affect their health in the long term. Bleaching products can contain harmful chemicals that can cause skin problems, allergies, and other health issues.
Dr. Boye’s message goes beyond the dangers of skin bleaching. She is also showing an important social issue discrimination based on skin color. She stated that people with darker complexions should not be treated differently or less favorably because of their skin color. Unfortunately, in some societies, there is a bias towards lighter skin, and people with darker skin are sometimes seen as less attractive or less worthy. Dr. Boye wants to change this mindset and promote equality for everyone, regardless of their skin color.
Her statement is a call to end colorism, which is prejudice or discrimination based on the shade of someone’s skin. Dr. Boye encourages society to embrace all skin tones and appreciate beauty in all its forms. She also urges parents, especially mothers, to avoid using harmful bleaching products on their children and to encourage them to love and appreciate their natural skin color.
In the end, Dr. Boye’s message is clear people, no matter their skin color, should be treated with respect, and children should be protected from harmful practices like skin bleaching.
