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 courtesy visit to UBTH
The President MWAN Edo Dr Adesuwa Uroghide-Edigin paid a courtesy visit to the CMD, Prof Darlington Obaseki as well as management members, the CMAC, Prof C Omuemu and DCMAC Prof Obehi Akoria. MWAN members present were, sec Dr Nkemdilim Okonji, PRO Dr Julia Maduemezia, PP Dr Lucy Eriba, Dr Noruwa Ekhator, Dr Esohe Ogboghodo, Dr […]
Highlights of the BGM
The highlight of the BGM, the swearing in of the new National MWAN Exco and Dinner night. Our own Immediate Past President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin emerged as the National Internal Auditor and Chairman National MWAN Dental Commitee. The exco is led Dr Rosemary Ogu. Congratulations to the new team and we wish them a successful […]
Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, President MWAN Edo visits the Forensic & DNA Analysis center in UNIBEN
MWAN Edo led by the President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, paid a visit to the Forensic & DNA Analysis center in UNIBEN, headed by Dr Eddy Ehikhamenor. The Forensic & DNA analysis center is a world’s class center that investigates cases and trains first-degree holders in any field on Forensic & DNA analysis. The next semester […]
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 Edo celebrates Christmas with children at Uselu Psychiatric Hospital
MWAN Edo today celebrated Christmas with children at Uselu Psychiatric Hospital sharing MWAN Edo Notebooks gifts. The team was led by President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin. Also present was Dr Ehi Isa PE and Dr Julia Maduemezia PRO.
Mwan Edo donates to Military Base Hospital
Mwan Edo Humanitarian Service Feb 19th 2021 to Military Base Hospital Mwan Edo donated drugs to Military Base Hospital to enable patients who cants afford drugs get free drugs. Present was Mwan Edo President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, the CMD Military Base Hospital Dr George Blessing Isoken and the Pharmacist MBH. #HealingWithTheLoveOfAMother #2019-2021Biennium
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
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 is collaborates with Irrua Specialist Hospital to Commemorate World Mental Health Day
Mwan Edo is collaborating with Irrua Specialist Hospital to Commemorate World Mental Health Day with Theme: Make Mental Health for all a Priority. Be a part of this program. Venue : Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Conference Hall #TakeCareOfYourMentalHealth
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
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 […]
