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.
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.
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 offers Free Breast,Cervical Cancer Screening for Edo women
Determined to tackle the menace of breast and cervical cancer from its root, Medical Women Association of Nigeria, MWAN, Edo State, hasembarked on a free breast and cervical screening for women as part of an awareness campaign to promote the early detection and treatment of breast and cervical cancer. The two-day free screening of breast […]
MWAN Edo commemorates International Day for the Elderly
MWAN Edo commemorated International Day for the Elderly today Oct 1st by visiting the Moonshine Elders Home in Benin city owned by our own Past President Prof Evelyn Unuigbe with some food items to support the running of the Home. #HealingWithTheLoveOfAMonther #HappyIndependenceDay #HappyNewMonth #2019-2023 Biennium
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 NATIONAL DENTAL ESSAY COMPETITION
MWAN National is commemorating ORAL HYGIENE MONTH (OCTOBER)with a nationwide (36 states + FCT) essay competition in secondary schools (SS1-SS3). Prize is N500,000More details in attached flyer.SPONSORS UNFORGETTABLE 2023-2025 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 […]
MWAN Edo Advocacy on GBV
1) MWAN Edo is advocating for the police to send all the DPOs in all the police stations and all their medical doctors to undergo training in forensic & DNA analysis center. 2) Advocating for the government and police to have DNA database in every police station for sex offenders. 3) Advocating for CCTV cameras […]
MWAN Edo lost it’s oldest member
Dr Clara Akele Goes Home! MWAN Edo lost our oldest member who was a past National President, Past State President and presently a National BOT member. She was a permanent secretary to Edo state Heath Management Board before she retired. She was a goal getter, a peace maker and a mother to all. She would […]
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 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.
FG Orders Police to Investigate Omozuwa’s Rape, Killing Abuse of Minor
Lawan, group seek stiff penalties, arrest of suspects, MWAN demands Justice The Federal Government yesterday ordered the police authories to unravel the circumstances surrounding the rape and murder of a female student of the University of Benin, Vera Uwaila Omozuwa in Benin City, Edo State. It also ordered immediate investigation of the sexual abuse of […]
