Samaher Saif Al Yazal
With the advent of October of each year, the world’s attention is directed to an important humanitarian and health occasion, which is the month of breast cancer awareness, this month that symbolizes the pink tape, is no longer just an awareness campaign, but rather has become a global movement with it that carries messages of hope, a solid will to combat disease, and enhance women’s health as the cornerstone of families and the prosperity of societies, and in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where women have a pivotal place in building the family And the manufacture of generations, this occasion acquires special dimensions that require the concerted efforts of society in all its spectrums, in what the member of the Friends of Health Association and member of the Regional Alliance for Non -Survey Diseases, Dr. The rural is not just a reminder of a disease, but rather a message to honor Bahraini women.
“This October, let the pink tape be a reminder to all of us in Bahrain, so that husbands remember the support of their wives, the children remind their mothers, and friends encourage each other. Our mothers, our sisters, our wives, and our daughters are the heart of our country, their strength is our strength, and their health is our prosperity, through spreading awareness, calling for early detection, supporting health practices such as breastfeeding, A disease only, but we are invested in a future in which every woman in Bahrain has a long, healthy, and vibrant life.
In this context, a member of the Friends of Health Association and member of the Regional Alliance for Non -Surveillance Dr. confirmed Dr. Ibtihal Al -Rifi, that October is not just a reminder of a disease, but rather a message to honor and celebrate Bahraini women as a basic pillar in the family and society.
D. Ibtihal Al -Rifi: “With the advent of the month of October, the autumn breezes are gently guided in the Kingdom of Bahrain, carrying a pink tape, this color is not just a symbol; It is a global promise, a message of hope, and a call to work, as the month of breast cancer is a time to unify our society, meditation, and confirm our commitment to the health and welfare of women who are the cornerstone of our society.
She added: «In the heart of every Bahraini home, the woman stands like a corner stone is the emotional source, the guide, the source of strength and love that unites the family, her health is not just a personal matter; Rather, it is the basis on which the happiness and stability of the family is built, when it is in good health, the family flourishes, and for this, protecting its health is one of the holiest responsibilities. ”
She explained that the journey of preserving the health of a woman begins with knowledge, stressing that talking about the health of the breast should not be a secret that is whispering with it, but rather a value in which everyone participates, as awareness is not limited to women only, but must extend to parents, husbands, brothers and children to be a support for women, and encourage her to give priority to her health without fear or hesitation.
Al -Rifi stressed that medical facts are clear and full of hope, as early detection of breast cancer greatly improves survival rates.
“When the disease is determined at an early stage, the success of the treatment is much higher, and the journey of recovery is often less difficult, and this in itself is a message of hope that every family in Bahrain needs to hear and adopt it.”
And she showed that early detection begins with clear practical steps, including:
– Self-awareness: Encouraging women to know their bodies and reporting any changes such as the emergence of a new block, or a tendency to the skin, or unusual secretions for the doctor without delay. Those who have a family history of infection, as this examination can detect the disease before the symptoms appear.
It shed light on another preventive aspect linked to our culture and religion, which is breastfeeding, and described it as a “natural shield for the mother”.
She explained: «In our celebration of women’s health, a natural practice that deeply rooted in our religion and culture must be highlighted: breastfeeding. It not only provides the perfect nutrition for the new baby, but also gives the mother deep -long health benefits, as studies have proven that they help reduce the risk of mother’s breast cancer, especially if it continues for a period of one or more.
She emphasized that supporting and encouraging mothers to breastfeed means that we not only nourish the next generation, but rather give mothers a protective shield that protects their health in the future, noting that this represents an investment in the health of the entire society.
