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 visits Parents of Late raped and murdered Uniben Student Uwaila Omozuwa
MWAN Edo led by the President Dr Adesuwa UrhoghideEdigin paid a condolence visit to the parents of Uwaila Omozuwa. The act was strongly condemned and assistance on any medical issue was offered to the family. The family thanked Mwan Edo for coming and extended praises to UBTH workers that took care of the late Uwaila […]
Happy International Women’s Day
Breaking The Bias: 1)Self Bias – Self Doubt, Inferiority complex, Low self esteem, Socioeconomic strength, Non-recognition of opportunities, impostor syndrome. 2)Women to Women Bias – Envy, Competition, Defamation, Pull down Syndrome, Social norms. 3)Men to Women Bias – Inferior Gender, Ego, Subordinate syndrome, Gender social norms, Discrimination, Objectification, Socio economic inequality, unintentional and automatic mental […]
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 […]
The International Women’s Day is commemorated by the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria Edo state today March 8th 2021 It’s a day to celebrate how far women have come in all spheres of life. We have 2 themes : “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” and “Choose to Challenge”. Women […]
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
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 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 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 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 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 […]
Women Group Advocates Regular Hand washing to Check Spread Of Diseases
Women Group Advocates Regular Hand washing to Check Spread Of Diseases The Edo State Chapter of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has stressed the need for regular washing of hands in order to check the spread of Coronavirus. Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, the state President of MWAN, disclosed this in a statement issued in […]
MWAN Edo Present at the UBTH Elders Programme
MWAN Edo Present at the UBTH Elders Program today. Present: Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin President, Dr. Julia Maduemezia PRO, Dr. Rita MoMoh Coordinator for Grants.
