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 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 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 Commemorates Global Hand Washing Day and Dental Hygiene Day in 15 schools
LIST OF SCHOOLS VISITED 1) Idowina college – 8am Dr Money Dr Osasu Dr Homa 2) Adesuwa Primary school on Dawson – 7.50am Dr Nkemdilim, Dr Ivie Dr Chioma Dr Collette 3) Ebenezer Public school- 8am Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin Dr Adesuwa Anikoh, Dr Adesuwa Aletor Dr Osarogue Omoriodion 4) Sacred hearts -7.45am Dr Jules Dr […]
Commissioner for Digital Economy joins the advocacy campaign for oral health
The Commissioner for Digital Economy joining the advocacy campaign for oral health with Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin.
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 […]
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 takes oral health campaign to Edo schools
Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Edo State chapter, in collaboration with Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) recently visited 16 schools in Edo state in commemoration of World Oral Health Day. Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Edo State chapter, in collaboration with Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) recently visited 16 schools in Edo state in commemoration […]
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 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 commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day
MWAN Edo takes action by educating female students with Zoom in 2 schools today on menstrual hygiene to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day. MWAN Edo World Menstrual Hygiene Day talk by Dr. Hetty Ugbeni (YDF Coordinator) to the female students and female staff of Don Bosco Science Academy, Ukhun 1) Educated female students with zoom […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
KNOW THE LAW Edo State Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2021 prohibits female genital mutilation! Section 11(1): Circumcision or genital mutilation is strictly prohibited. Section 11 (2): Where a person perform circumcision or genital mutilation on a female (be it a baby girl or woman) or engages the services of someone else to carry out […]
