Who We Are
We are dedicated to promoting women’s health, improving professional development and personal well being of our members…
Mission
To serve humanity in pursuit of positive health programmes/projects throughout MWAN state branches to the entire Nigerian populace…
Vision
To be foremost medical association in Nigeria in the maintenance of quality health in Nigeria through the world…
OUR CORE VALUES
High ethical standard of practice
Welfare of members
Compassionate service
Integrity
Professionalism and Excellence
Integrity
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) was founded in Ibadan in 1976 and registered with the MWIA (The Medical Women’s International Association) at it’s 10th congress in Tokyo, Japan in the same year. Since then 27 state branches have been formed as an affiliate of the MWIA, MWAN has consultative status with the Economic Emergency Fund and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, Liaison is maintained with the planned Parenthood Federation, the International Council of Women, amongst others.
“Matrisanimo curant" meaning “Healing with the LOVE of a mother”
40
+ Years of Experience
15000
+ Beneficiaries
200
+ Programmes Executed
What we are doing...
Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, President MWAN Edo visits the Forensic & DNA Analysis center in UNIBEN
MWAN Edo led by the President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, paid a visit to the Forensic & DNA Analysis center in UNIBEN, headed by Dr Eddy Ehikhamenor. The Forensic & DNA analysis center is a world’s class center that investigates cases and trains first-degree holders in any field on Forensic & DNA analysis. The next semester […]
MWAN Edo OGM and End of year party
MWAN Edo last OGM and End of year party was a success. We say thank you to the LOC led by Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin and Exco led by Dr Ehi Isa for a beautifully organised program. We say thank you to our past presidents and members who were present.. #HealingWithTheLoveOfAMother#ComplimentsOfTheSeason
MWAN Edo welcomes the President of the World Medical Association from Berlin
MWAN Edo President, Immediate past president, Past Presidents and Exco were part of the NMA delegates to welcome the President of the World Medical Association back home from Berlin.
Mwan Edo donates to Military Base Hospital
Mwan Edo Humanitarian Service Feb 19th 2021 to Military Base Hospital Mwan Edo donated drugs to Military Base Hospital to enable patients who cants afford drugs get free drugs. Present was Mwan Edo President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, the CMD Military Base Hospital Dr George Blessing Isoken and the Pharmacist MBH. #HealingWithTheLoveOfAMother #2019-2021Biennium
MWAN Edo Condemn Rape and Murder of UNIBEN Student
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Edo state has decried the news of the rape and subsequent murder of Miss Vera Omozuwa. The victim was a 100 level Microbiology student of the University of Benin(UNIBEN) before her travail. Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, President of MWAN Edo, in a statement described the incident as “devilish acts […]
International Women’s Day: Women Urged To Make Regular Checkup Priority, Eat Healthy
FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestEmailMessengerShare The Medical Women Association of Nigeria(MWAN), Edo Branch, has appealed to women to make regular checkups their priority, even as they (women) celebrate this year’s International Women Day. Dr Ehi Isa, President of MWAN, Edo Branch, who made the appeal in Benin on Tuesday during an interview with newsmen, advised women to always eat […]
MWAN Edo advocacy on GBV/Rape on KU FM
Dr Petronilla Akpan represented MWAN Edo today in an advocacy program teaching the public on what to do in cases of Gender Based Violence. She also intimated them on all MWAN Edo has done to curb GBV in Edo state. MWAN Edo says No to GBV! #JusceForUwaila
MWAN Edo Humanitarian Service
Mwan Edo Humanitarian Service Feb 19th 2021 Mwan Edo donated Amoxicillin and Augumantin drugs to Dental Centre, Central Hospital to enable patients who cant afford drugs get free drugs. Present was Mwan Edo President and the HOD Dental Centre Central Hospital. #HealingWithTheLoveOfAMother #2019-2021Biennium
Free Cervical Screening program
The Free Cervical Screening program in CWFI hall yesterday was a SUCCESS. 150 women were educated on cervical cancer and breast cancer. They were also encouraged to take their Covid vaccines, do the BP, Blood sugar and eye tests. 58 women were screened and 11 positives were found. #GodBlessTheWorkOfOurHands #TEAM #Screen&Treat #2019-2021 Biennium
MWAN Edo at NMA Annual Delegate Meeting
Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria Edo state in NMA Annual Delegate Meeting Port Harcourt.
MWAN attends the symposium held to Commemorate World Mental Health Day
Dr Am Archibong representing the MWAN Edo President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin at the symposium held to Commemorate World Mental Health Day in Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Benin city. Also present was the CMD of FNPH and chairman Reach out Edo People Organization.
MWAN Edo leadership still bringing home awards!
Radio Media Speed Fm gave an award of Recognition to Dr Ehi Isa for her contribution to their Radio programs with “My Pikin” birthed and executed in the last Biennium. The Nigerian Dental Association Edo state branch also gave an award of Excellence to Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin. Congratulations to our dear President and Immediate Past […]