Accra: 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’.

According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Louisa Atta Akpoto, the Founder of the Divine Torch Foundation, emphasized that women’s bodies are sacred and require attention to thrive. The foundation remains committed to igniting hope, inspiring action, and illuminating lives through advocacy, outreach, and empowerment initiatives for women across Ghana and beyond.

The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she stated, serves as a time for reflection, courage, and renewed purpose. It highlights the strength of survivors and underscores 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 explained that the foundation’s mission is rooted in compassion and empowerment, helping women embrace self-care, undertake regular screenings, and overcome fear and stigma associated with breast cancer. She urged men to support women by encouraging regular screening and offering emotional and moral support, emphasizing, “To every survivor, we see you, we honour you, and we celebrate your strength. Your scars tell stories of triumph.”

The statement highlighted that breast cancer remains a leading health challenge 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 empowers women to understand their bodies, seek help early, and support each other with love and strength.

“As we wear the pink ribbon this month, let it symbolize more than awareness – let it represent a collective commitment to fight stigma, break silence, and extend compassion to every woman battling breast cancer,” Madam Akpoto stated.

The foundation promised to continue leading education, wellness sessions, and community-centered programs to help women 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.