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”
Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide
2019 -2021 Biennium
(The COVID 19 pandemic President)
The president who initiated the development of the website during her biennium.
MWAN Edo Press Conference on JUSTICE FOR UWAILA
MWAN Edo gave a press conference on the death of Uwaila Omozuwa, the 100L Uniben student that was raped and killed. MWAN Edo strongly condemned it and gave recommendations on stopping the occurrence of rape. The press conference was given by the President of MWAN Edo Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide- Edigin. In attendance were the PE […]
Mwan Edo Free Health Screening Programs in Commemoration of World Glaucoma week
Mwan Edo Free Health Screening Programs and Commemoration of World Glaucoma week in partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association Benin branch and Dental Centre, Central Hospital March 9th 2021 Mwan Edo held a 2 day free health screening program for NBA members and it was a success. Since it’s World Glaucoma week, eye tests for […]
Mwan Edo: International day for Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Mwan Edo: International day for Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation February 6th 2021 FGM is a practice whose origin and significance is shrouded in secrecy, uncertainty and confusion. It is defined as all procedures which involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. FGM is an unhealthy traditional […]
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 Commemorates World Menstrual Hygiene
Mwan Edo Commemorates World Menstrual Hygiene day May 28th 2021. 43 Mwan Edo members visited 22 schools and gave Menstrual Hygiene talk, donated MWAN Edo Menstruation matters question and answers books and Pads (To schools in Irrua). Sanitary box was also donated to Standard Secondary school Irrua. Next week, the remaining 78 schools in Edo […]
The International Women’s Day is commemorated by the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria Edo state today March 8th 2021 It’s a day to celebrate how far women have come in all spheres of life. We have 2 themes : “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” and “Choose to Challenge”. Women […]
MWAN Children’s Day Eassy Competition 2020
MWAN Edo’s Essay Competition to commemorate Children’s day (May 27th 20200. Please get your kids to participate #2019-2021 Biennium
Mwan Edo officially adopts Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital for Nationals WORTHI Project
Mwan Edo officially adopts Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital for Nationals WORTHI Project. Present representing the CMD is Dr Peter Akhideno (DCMAC ISTH), Dr Mojeed Momoh (Chairman SOGON). Also present Dr Isoken Aikpokpo (Mwan Edo Asst Sec), Dr Pauline Eromon (Coordinator for Irrua) ,Dr Hilda Iyen-Omoregbee (NMA Fin sec), Dr Hey Ugbeni(SIG Coordinator), Dr Irene Akhideno, […]
MWAN Edo donates drugs to Central hospital
Mwan Edo Humanitarian Service Feb 18th 2021 Mwan Edo donated drugs to Central hospital today to enable patients who couldn’t afford drugs get free drugs. Present was Mwan Edo President ,Mwan Edo Coordinator for HMB, CMD of Central Hospital, HOD of Family Medicine. #HealingWithTheLoveOfAMother. #2019-2021 Biennium
MWAN Edo distributes notebooks and Xmas gifts to kids & paraplegics
MWAN Edo in the spirit of Christmas distributed Mwan Edo notebooks and Xmas gifts to kids & paraplegics in over 10 Orphanages in a program organised by Joyous Foundation where 10 persons were given awards of recognition for selfless & Humanitarian services in Edo state on Dec 12th 2020. Our President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin was […]
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
