Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria Edo State was founded in 1979 by Dr Irene Ighodaro (late)
the first national President .Dr Clara Akele(late) was the 1st President with Dr Flora Ukoli as Secretary.
Soon after their election the Association produced a play to enlighten the Benin people about routine
immunisation, way before EPI, UCI (Universal Child Immunisation) were launched in the country 1985,
and 1991.The script was written by Dr Ukoli, and she directed the play which was acted mainly by
medical women, and was staged in Imaguero College. It was a huge success. Over the years MWAN
Edo state has become a house hold name in the state. We also don’t forget to take care of ourselves
socially in celebrations of birthdays, hanging out to relax, rejoicing, or mourning with one another.
Needful to mention Medical women in the state have taken up leadership positions in Nma, Mdcan,
ARD and CEOs of their various establisments.