“Fibroid Awareness Month: Thousands March Through Accra to Break Silence Around Fibroids”
"Fibroid Awareness Month: Thousands March Through Accra to Break Silence Around Fibroids"
“Fibroid Awareness Month: Thousands March Through Accra to Break Silence Around Fibroids”
The Fibroid Foundation Africa, led by Executive Director Elizabeth Korasare, organized a public awareness route march from Kwame Nkrumah Circle to Adabraka Market on July 25, 2025, to mark Fibroid Awareness Month. The theme for this year’s campaign was “Let’s Talk About Fibroids.”
:A Call to Action:
The march aimed to break the silence around fibroids, encourage early detection and treatment, and create safe spaces for dialogue. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around a woman’s womb, affecting up to 80% of women of African descent by the age of 50. Despite the high prevalence and impact, fibroids continue to be under-discussed, under-diagnosed, and widely misunderstood.
:Symptoms and Stigma:
Many women silently endure symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, severe abdominal pain and backache, frequent urination, bloating, and fatigue. However, stigma, cultural taboos, fear of surgery, and a lack of accurate information continue to prevent women from seeking help early.
The Fibroid Foundation Africa has been working to empower women by providing them with accurate information and support. Since 2022, the organization has collaborated with the Health Promotion Division of the Ghana Health Service to develop training manuals and public education tools. They have also trained 55 fibroid champions from across Ghana to lead grassroots education and outreach efforts.
The “Her Voice, Her Data” initiative is a community-led documentation project that seeks to amplify women’s voices and experiences with fibroids. The organization believes that when women are empowered with knowledge, they can make informed decisions about their health.
The Fibroid Foundation Africa is calling for more local research and data to improve treatment options. They are also appealing for support to make treatment safer, more affordable, and more accessible. The organization believes that by working together, they can break the silence around fibroids and make fibroid care a public health priority.
The route march was a powerful call to action, highlighting the need for increased awareness and education about fibroids in Ghana.
The Fibroid Foundation Africa’s efforts to create awareness and provide support to affected women are commendable, and their advocacy for improved treatment options is timely.
Story by Fada Amakye from Top radio/Daily Sun online
