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.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD 2023 (October 11th) Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria ( MWAN) Edo state marked this year’s activities in the following schools: 1) Federal Government Girls’ college Benin city 2) Stella Maris Girls College, Iruekpen 3) Bishop Ajayi Crowther Secondary School, Ekpoma Activities : A) Talk on this year’s theme..invest in […]
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 Project Provision of Pedal Powered Washing Hand Points
Mwan Edo contributed a pedal powered wash hand point to EDO NMA house (Doctors house) on June 1st 2020. The President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin handed it over to Edo NMA chairman Dr Valentine Omoifo practicing physical distancing. Also present was MDCANs UBTH chairman Prof Ugiagbe, ARD SHMB president Dr. Michael Edo, MDCANs SHMB dep chair […]
MWAN EDO holds it’s OGM
MWAN EDO held it’s OGM on Oct 5th 2022 in the Dental Centre in UBTH. Dr Ivie Ehizonaga and Dr Mercy Okoh gave talks on Halitosis and Women in Politics. A welcome party for new residents and new house officers also took place where the Immediate Past President MWAN Edo Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin decorated the […]
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 […]
MWAN Edo Activities on Justice for Uwaila
1. Meeting with the Commissioner of Police today at 2pm with Sexual Gender Based Violence Response Team (SGBV-RT) in Edo State. 2. A press statement release 3. Social media advocacy with posters and Say No Rape video campaigns.
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 […]
MWAN Edo state branch openS it’s First Mini Wellness clinic
Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria Edo state branch under the leadership of Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin opened it’s First Mini Wellness clinic yesterday June 17th 2021. The President Commonwealth Medical Association Dr Osahon Enabulele accompanied by Edo NMA chairman Dr Harrison Omokhua commissioned for use the clinic. Also present were Mwan Edo past presidents and members. […]
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 Online
Day 1 of MWAN Edo Online Zoom classese on prevention of the spread of Corona virus with Students of Don Bosco Science Academy Ikhun, May 12th, 2020. Lecture was carried out by Secretary, Dr Nkemdilim Okonji and Coordinator for programs Dr Adesuwa Aletor #2019-2021Biennium Day 2 of MWAN Edo Online Zoom classes on prevention of […]
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 […]
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 […]
