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 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 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 visits Parents of Late raped and murdered Uniben Student Uwaila Omozuwa
MWAN Edo led by the President Dr Adesuwa UrhoghideEdigin paid a condolence visit to the parents of Uwaila Omozuwa. The act was strongly condemned and assistance on any medical issue was offered to the family. The family thanked Mwan Edo for coming and extended praises to UBTH workers that took care of the late Uwaila […]
MWAN EDO flags off building of MWAN Secretariat/Wellness Clinic/Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Irrua
History was made again today as MWAN EDO under the leadership of Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin flagged off the building of their Secretariat/SARC/Wellness Clinic in Irrua today. The plot of land was donated by CMD Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. The building was flagged off with 2m by Senator Engr Clifford Ordia, Senator representing Edo central constituency […]
MWAN, FIDA, others in Edo protest over Gender Based Violence and Rape
The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Edo branch in collaboration with International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Edo branch and other NGOs have led a protest to fight against Gender Based Violence, rape and killings. Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, President of MWAN in Edo disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Benin. Urhoghide-Edigin called […]
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 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 […]
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 Participates in World Hearing Day 2020
Certificate of participation from the World Health Organization (WHO) presented to MWAN Edo For the world hearing day 2020. #2019-2021Biennium
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.
Covid 19 awareness talk given to staff of Mount Carmel Primary and Secondary School by MWAN, Edo
MWAN EDO awards graduating medical and dental students
MWAN EDO at the swearing in of graduating medical and dental doctors in UNIBEN. All female medical students were decorated with the Mwan Edo sash and the best female graduating medical and dental students were given awards.
