Who We Are

We are dedicated to promoting women’s health, improving professional development and personal well being of our members…

Mission

To serve humanity in pursuit of positive health programmes/projects throughout MWAN state branches to the entire Nigerian populace…

Vision

To be foremost medical association in Nigeria in the maintenance of quality health in Nigeria through the world…

OUR CORE VALUES

High ethical standard of practice

Welfare of members

Compassionate service

Integrity

Professionalism and Excellence

Integrity

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”

40

+ Years of Experience

15000

+ Beneficiaries

200

+ Programmes Executed

Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide
2019 -2021 Biennium
(The COVID 19 pandemic President)

The president who initiated the development of the website during her biennium.

What we are doing...

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 […]

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 […]

MWAN Edo Celebrates Children’s Day, 2020

1) An essay competition with the theme “Effects of teleconferencing in the educational sector during the covid 19 pandemic” was carried out for children ages 10 to 20. All participants were sent e-certificates of participation by email. The 2 winners were presented their cheques in a total of N50,000 through a zoom award ceremony. The […]

MWAN Edo commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day

MWAN Edo takes action by educating female students with Zoom in 2 schools today on menstrual hygiene to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day. MWAN Edo World Menstrual Hygiene Day talk by Dr. Hetty Ugbeni (YDF Coordinator) to the female students and female staff of Don Bosco Science Academy, Ukhun 1) Educated female students with zoom […]

MWAN Edo distributes notebooks and Xmas gifts to kids & paraplegics

MWAN Edo in the spirit of Christmas distributed Mwan Edo notebooks and Xmas gifts to kids & paraplegics in over 10 Orphanages in a program organised by Joyous Foundation where 10 persons were given awards of recognition for selfless & Humanitarian services in Edo state on Dec 12th 2020. Our President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin was […]

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 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

MWAN Edo at ARD UBTH AGM Dinner/Awards 2020

This event was attended by MWAN Edo, December 5th, 2020. MWAN Edo celebrates her President on her Special Recognition Award at the ARD UBTH awards and dinner ceremony. Present at the ceremony were the President, Dr Adesuwa Uroghide-Edigin, the PRO 1, Dr Julia Maduemezia and several MWAN Edo members. MWAN Edo congratulates the outgoing ARD […]

Free Cervical Screening program

The Free Cervical Screening program in CWFI hall yesterday was a SUCCESS. 150 women were educated on cervical cancer and breast cancer. They were also encouraged to take their Covid vaccines, do the BP, Blood sugar and eye tests. 58 women were screened and 11 positives were found. #GodBlessTheWorkOfOurHands #TEAM #Screen&Treat #2019-2021 Biennium

MWAN Edo celebrates Christmas with children at Uselu Psychiatric Hospital

MWAN Edo today celebrated Christmas with children at Uselu Psychiatric Hospital sharing MWAN Edo Notebooks gifts. The team was led by President Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin. Also present was Dr Ehi Isa PE and Dr Julia Maduemezia PRO.

Press Statement to Commemorate International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

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 […]

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