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

Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide
2019 -2021 Biennium
(The COVID 19 pandemic President)

The president who initiated the development of the website during her biennium.

What we are doing...

Press Statement to Commemorate International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

MWAN Edo Commemorates the International day for the girl

MWAN Edo Commemorates the International day for the girl child with the theme : Our Time is Now! Our Rights! Our Future. Sanitary pads and dustbins were given out to the school girls in Benin city and Iruekpen after talk on health hygiene and the theme for the day was given.

MWAN Edo Online

Day 1 of MWAN Edo Online Zoom classese on prevention of the spread of Corona virus with Students of Don Bosco Science Academy Ikhun, May 12th, 2020. Lecture was carried out by Secretary, Dr Nkemdilim Okonji and Coordinator for programs Dr Adesuwa Aletor #2019-2021Biennium Day 2 of MWAN Edo Online Zoom classes on prevention of […]

Happy International Women’s Day

Breaking The Bias: 1)Self Bias – Self Doubt, Inferiority complex, Low self esteem, Socioeconomic strength, Non-recognition of opportunities, impostor syndrome. 2)Women to Women Bias – Envy, Competition, Defamation, Pull down Syndrome, Social norms. 3)Men to Women Bias – Inferior Gender, Ego, Subordinate syndrome, Gender social norms, Discrimination, Objectification, Socio economic inequality, unintentional and automatic mental […]

MWAN Edo at ARD UBTH AGM Dinner/Awards 2020

This event was attended by MWAN Edo, December 5th, 2020. MWAN Edo celebrates her President on her Special Recognition Award at the ARD UBTH awards and dinner ceremony. Present at the ceremony were the President, Dr Adesuwa Uroghide-Edigin, the PRO 1, Dr Julia Maduemezia and several MWAN Edo members. MWAN Edo congratulates the outgoing ARD […]

MWAN EDO AT THE JUST CONCLUDED BGM 2023 IN PH

MWAN Edo commemorates International Day for the Elderly

MWAN Edo commemorated International Day for the Elderly today Oct 1st by visiting the Moonshine Elders Home in Benin city owned by our own Past President Prof Evelyn Unuigbe with some food items to support the running of the Home. #HealingWithTheLoveOfAMonther #HappyIndependenceDay #HappyNewMonth #2019-2023 Biennium

MWAN offers Free Breast,Cervical Cancer Screening for Edo women

Determined to tackle the menace of breast and cervical cancer from its root, Medical Women Association of Nigeria, MWAN, Edo State, hasembarked on a free breast and cervical screening for women as part of an awareness campaign to promote the early detection and treatment of breast and cervical cancer. The two-day free screening of breast […]

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 marks the menstrual hygiene day in Ekpoma

MWAN Edo visited schools in ekpoma ( Zanna Memorial School and Ujoelen grammar School) to mark the Menstrual hygiene day. This activity held on Thursday: 25th May 2023. As part of the activities a health talk was given, sanitary pads distributed and some packs left for the school head teachers and principals to give to […]

MWAN EDO Commemorated the pink october

MWAN EDO Commemorated the pink october with the following programs -Health talk on NTA Benin -Health talk on ITV -Breast self examination and screening, -Discounted mammography and breast scan, Cervical screening , distribution of handbills, -Health Talk to CWO Early detection saves lives. #healthiswealth

MWAN NATIONAL WORLD TOOTHACHE DAY FEB 9TH 2024

Toothache is pain that you feel in and around your tooth. This pain can range from being mild to a largely unbearable pain depending on the cause. Toothache is usually caused by diseases and conditions that affect the dental and oral structures with the commonest causes being Dental Caries and periodontal diseases. These common oral […]

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