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.
Professor Rosemary Ogu
24th National President
Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN)
24th National President
Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN)
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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.
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Updates on MWAN
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Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has achieved Equivalency Determination (ED) certification through NGOsource
"We are thrilled to announce that the Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has achieved Equivalency Determination (ED) certification through…
The 24th MWAN Biennial Conference and Scientific Meeting
The 24th MWAN Biennial Conference and Scientific Meeting holding in Kaduna 8th to 13th September 2025 THEME: Transformative Leadership, Ethics…
Advancing Women’s Health: Including Maternal & Child Health Outcomes for a Sustainable Future
MWAN has a Scientific Workshop coming up in Jos on Friday 17th January. Please join us onsite or online using…
FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN OWA, DELTA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBQZI0Yv88Q Good morning 
News report on the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Free Medical & Surgical Outreach in…
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