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...

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 […]

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 Edo President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin at the NDA press conference

Mwan Edo President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin present at the NDA press conference to give a word to the public on Oral Hygiene. Also present was the NMA chairman, NDA Vice Chairman, NDA sec, ARD SHMB president and a director in the PHCA. #WOHD2021 #2019-2021 Biennium

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 […]

Covid 19 awareness talk given to staff of Mount Carmel Primary and Secondary School by MWAN, Edo

MWAN Edo present at the commissioning of the Lily Hospital Covid Testing Centre.

MWAN Edo was present at the commissioning of the Lily Hospital Covid Testing Centre. Present was the President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, Sec Dr Nkemdilim Okonji, PRO Dr Julia Maduemezia, The CMD of Lily Hospital Dr Chudi Ochuba, Commissioner of Health Dr Patrick Okundia. The centre was commissioned by the Executive Governor of Edo State, His […]

MWAN Edo Celebrates Children’s Day, 2020

1) An essay competition with the theme “Effects of teleconferencing in the educational sector during the covid 19 pandemic” was carried out for children ages 10 to 20. All participants were sent e-certificates of participation by email. The 2 winners were presented their cheques in a total of N50,000 through a zoom award ceremony. The […]

MWAN Edo celebrates World Sight Day

World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. This year’s World Sight Day, October 8, 2020 has the theme; *Hope in Sight.* To celebrate this event, MWAN Edo in partnership with Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria, Edo state chapter […]

MWAN Edo Present at the UBTH Elders Programme

MWAN Edo Present at the UBTH Elders Program today. Present: Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin President, Dr. Julia Maduemezia PRO, Dr. Rita MoMoh Coordinator for Grants.

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 […]

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 […]

Oral Education and Free Oral Screening

For world oral health day Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria NATIONAL DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH COMMITEE went to schools to give oral education and free oral health screening #MWAN healing with the love of a mother #MWAN touching lives Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin Chairman MWAN National Dental and Oral Health Commitee Prof Rosemary Ogu NP *SCHOOL […]

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