Knowledge, early detection and support of the community is critical in the fight against breast cancer, said Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri, here on Tuesday.

Speaking to the media after inaugurating a State-of-the-art Breast Cancer Screening Centre for Rural Women, at Dokiparru in Krishna district, established by Sudha Reddy Foundation, in collaboration with the Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL), Ms. Chuangsri, who is a breast cancer survivor and a global advocate, shared her personal perspective: “As a breast cancer survivor, I have walked through the fear, the uncertainty, and the relentless fight that this journey demands. Today, I stand here to tell every woman, in Andhra Pradesh and across the world, that you are never alone. Knowledge, early screening, and the strength of a united community can and do save lives,” she said.

Miss Asia 2025 Krishna Gravidez, who accompanied the Miss World, said that healthcare should not be a privilege limited to cities. “This centre in Dokiparru is a powerful reminder that true beauty lies in compassion and purpose. Together we can change the narrative on breast cancer and give women everywhere the dignity of access and hope,” she said.

Founder of the Sudha Reddy Foundation and Global Ambassador of the Miss World Organisation – Beauty with a Purpose, Sudha Reddy, said that the new facility was a mission to save lives. “Early detection is the strongest weapon against breast cancer, and by bringing these facilities to villages, we are ensuring that no woman is left behind simply because of where she lives,” she said

The centre will provide free breast cancer screening and early detection services to women in rural Andhra Pradesh, addressing one of India’s leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women.