By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu, GNA
Ada, Oct. 16, GNA – The Divine Torch Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has reiterated the importance of women listening to their bodies and performing constant breast cancer examinations, making it a ‘ritual of love, not fear’.
Madam Louisa Atta Akpoto, the Founder of the Divine Torch Foundation, in a statement said the bodies of women were sacred and needed much attention to survive.
She said the organisation remained dedicated to igniting hope, inspiring action, and illuminating lives through advocacy, outreach, and empowerment initiatives for women across Ghana and beyond.
It said the Breast Cancer Awareness Month served as a time of reflection, courage, and renewed purpose, highlighting the strength of survivors and the urgent need for greater awareness and access to early screening.
“Behind every survivor is a tale of courage. Behind every loss, a call to action. And behind every act of awareness, a chance to save a life,” she said.
Madam Akpoto said the foundation’s mission was rooted in compassion and empowerment: helping women to embrace self-care, undertake regular screenings, and overcome fear and stigma associated with breast cancer.
She appealed to men to actively support the women by encouraging regular screening and offering emotional and moral support, emphasising that “To every survivor, we see you, we honour you, and we celebrate your strength. Your scars tell stories of triumph.”
The statement noted that breast cancer remained one of the leading health challenges among women in Ghana, claiming thousands of lives annually due to late detection and limited access to healthcare; therefore, awareness must translate into tangible action that empowered women to know their bodies, seek help early, and support each other with love and strength.
“As we wear the pink ribbon this month, let it symbolise more than awareness – let it represent a collective commitment to fight stigma, break silence, and extend compassion to every woman battling breast cancer,” she stated.
The foundation promised to continue spearheading education, wellness sessions, and community-centred programmes that would help women to take charge of their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
It also called on Ghanaians to “light their torches for awareness, for life, and for one another,” adding that when women thrived, the world would shine brighter.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Sawer/ Christabel Addo