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 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 […]
MWAN Edo present at the commissioning of the Lily Hospital Covid Testing Centre.
MWAN Edo was present at the commissioning of the Lily Hospital Covid Testing Centre. Present was the President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, Sec Dr Nkemdilim Okonji, PRO Dr Julia Maduemezia, The CMD of Lily Hospital Dr Chudi Ochuba, Commissioner of Health Dr Patrick Okundia. The centre was commissioned by the Executive Governor of Edo State, His […]
MWAN Edo Humanitarian Service
Mwan Edo Humanitarian Service Feb 19th 2021 Mwan Edo donated Amoxicillin and Augumantin drugs to Dental Centre, Central Hospital to enable patients who cant afford drugs get free drugs. Present was Mwan Edo President and the HOD Dental Centre Central Hospital. #HealingWithTheLoveOfAMother #2019-2021Biennium
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 officially adopts Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital for Nationals WORTHI Project
Mwan Edo officially adopts Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital for Nationals WORTHI Project. Present representing the CMD is Dr Peter Akhideno (DCMAC ISTH), Dr Mojeed Momoh (Chairman SOGON). Also present Dr Isoken Aikpokpo (Mwan Edo Asst Sec), Dr Pauline Eromon (Coordinator for Irrua) ,Dr Hilda Iyen-Omoregbee (NMA Fin sec), Dr Hey Ugbeni(SIG Coordinator), Dr Irene Akhideno, […]
MWAN Edo Pedal powered washing hand points Projects
MWAN Edo donated a wash hand point to Uselu market today June 5th 2020. It was handed over to the leadership of the market. Present where the police officers and market Coordinators attached to the markets. Mwan Edo members present: President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, Immediate past president Dr Lucy Eriba Idiese, PE Dr Ehi Isa, […]
MWAN NATIONAL WORLD TOOTHACHE DAY FEB 9TH 2024
Toothache is pain that you feel in and around your tooth. This pain can range from being mild to a largely unbearable pain depending on the cause. Toothache is usually caused by diseases and conditions that affect the dental and oral structures with the commonest causes being Dental Caries and periodontal diseases. These common oral […]
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
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 […]
World Population Day
World Population Day July 11th Mwan Edo was in the ante natal clinic in Irrua Specialist Hospital last week thursday and Winners Chapel, Irrua on sunday to teach them about family Planning. Flyers were shared and the jingle played. #HealingWithTheLoveOfAMother #2019-2021Biennium
MWAN Edo visits the new CMD of Military Hospital Colonel B I George
MWAN Edo paid a Courtesy visit to the new CMD of Military Hospital Colonel B I George on Aug 29th 2020 to congratulate her on her appointment and also to iniate partnership. MWAN Edo is most excited as she is a member of MWAN Edo and we know that women always make a difference anywhere […]
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 […]
