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INCLUSIVENESS AND EQUITY
DIVERSITY
MWAN embraces INCLUSIVENESS AND EQUITY and
serves with the loving Spirit of a mother. Our motto is “Matris Animo Curantis” meaning to “Heal with the love of a mother” -
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Capacity
Our women are fully motivated and ready to take up any challenges thrown at them and they will go the extra mile to succeed in whatever assignment given to them.
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Outreaches
We have organized medical outreaches to educate vulnerable women about their health, especially on sexual and reproductive health, breast and cervical cancers as well as non-communicable diseases like Hypertension, diabetes and dental health. We have also addressed adolescent sexual and reproductive health
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Vision
To be the foremost medical association in the maintenance of quality healthcare in Nigeria
Mission
To promote the health of the population especially women and children through information dissemination, advocacy and sensitization, capacity building and service delivery.
Motto
“Matris Animo Curantis”
Healing with the love of a mother.
Medical Women's Association of Nigeria
Who We Are
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) is a non-political, non-profit making organization of registered female Medical and Dental practitioners. MWAN was established in Nigeria in 1976, incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a Non-Governmental Organization in 1984 and has over thirty State branches including the Federal Capital Territory.
Our aim is to improve the health of Nigerians with emphasis on Women and Children. Our motto is “Matris Animo Curantis” meaning to “Heal with the love of a mother”. We are affiliated to the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) and belong to the Near East/African Region. MWAN is also an affiliate of the Nigerian Medical Association.
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Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN)
MWAN Projects
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Together we can make greater IMPACT
Many outreaches have been conducted to address children/adolescent health, breast/cervical cancers' awareness and screening, female genital mutilation, gender based violence, menstrual hygiene, non-communicable diseases and more. WITH YOUR SUPPOT WE CAN DO MORE.
News
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Viable financial empowerment options for health professionals
MWAN participated at the official launch of the Nigeria Immunization Collaborative
Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Ondo visits FUTA
Communique issued at the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria and Focus Africa maiden African Women in Medicine, Health & Wellness Conference held on 27th & 28th of June, at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, Nigeria.
World Population Day Civil Society Organisation CSO Symposium
MWAN National Welcomes You To July
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