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: International day for Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Mwan Edo: International day for Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation February 6th 2021 FGM is a practice whose origin and significance is shrouded in secrecy, uncertainty and confusion. It is defined as all procedures which involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. FGM is an unhealthy traditional […]
MWAN Edo Commerated World Menstrual Hygiene Day
1) Educated female students with zoom in 2 schools. Mount Carmel Secondary school and Don Bosco Science Academy ikhun. 2) Produced a Frequently Asked Questions and Answers book on Menstruation (Questions Asked over me by female students in our outreaches) to be distributed as free gifts to all female students in all schools. 3) Produced […]
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 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 […]
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 Edo Press Conference on JUSTICE FOR UWAILA
MWAN Edo gave a press conference on the death of Uwaila Omozuwa, the 100L Uniben student that was raped and killed. MWAN Edo strongly condemned it and gave recommendations on stopping the occurrence of rape. The press conference was given by the President of MWAN Edo Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide- Edigin. In attendance were the PE […]
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 attends the symposium held to Commemorate World Mental Health Day
Dr Am Archibong representing the MWAN Edo President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin at the symposium held to Commemorate World Mental Health Day in Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Benin city. Also present was the CMD of FNPH and chairman Reach out Edo People Organization.
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
