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.
Association Seeks Justice Over Rape, Murder of UNIBEN Student
The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Edo Chapter, has decried the rape and murder of 23-year-old Miss Vera Omozuwa, calling on the authorities to fish out and punish the culprits. The victim was a 100 level Microbiology student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) before her death. Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, President of MWAN in […]
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 welcomes the President of the World Medical Association from Berlin
MWAN Edo President, Immediate past president, Past Presidents and Exco were part of the NMA delegates to welcome the President of the World Medical Association back home from Berlin.
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 […]
MwanEdo Commemorates World Epilepsy day
MwanEdo Commemorates World Epilepsy day by giving a talk on Epilepsy In Gold Mark education Academy, Nova hotel road Benin city, March 23rd 2021. A talk on FM 96.7 on March 28th also held. Mwan Edo members wore purple on March 26th to raise awareness on epilepsy As part of the activities to mark the […]
International Women’s Day: Women Urged To Make Regular Checkup Priority, Eat Healthy
FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestEmailMessengerShare The Medical Women Association of Nigeria(MWAN), Edo Branch, has appealed to women to make regular checkups their priority, even as they (women) celebrate this year’s International Women Day. Dr Ehi Isa, President of MWAN, Edo Branch, who made the appeal in Benin on Tuesday during an interview with newsmen, advised women to always eat […]
Dental Hygiene Tips
Toothache is one of the commonest complaints patients present with to the dental clinic, and this can totally be prevented by maintaining a good oral hygiene and visiting our dentist six(6) monthly for routine check up. Our oral cavity/mouth is a gateway to our body. It is very important we keep it clean and healthy […]
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
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 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 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 […]
