MWAN, Ebonyi State

MWAN, Ebonyi State Medical Women's Association of Nigeria, (MWAN) Ebonyi State Chapter. Focused on the health and well being of children. healing with the 💕 of a mother.

An association of all female medical doctors and dentists who live and work in Ebonyi state Nigeria.

18/06/2025

Rural healthworkers are vital pillars in our healthcare system and engaging the community improves trust in the healthcare system and mobilizes them to access the services of rural healthcare workers.

On June 16, 2025, while the neonatologists from across Nigeria provided intensive training sessions for rural healthworkers, the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria Ebonyi Chapter MWAN Ebonyi provided a free medical outreach to members of the community.
Both events were part of activities in the ongoing Nigerian Society of Neonatal Medicine 17th Annual General and Scientific Conference taking place in Abakaliki.

MWAN Ebonyi attended to about 300 participants providing free consultations, medications and referrals where necessary.

A nutritional assesment was done for children aged 6months to 5 years, using the MUAC strip.

The MWAN Ebonyi President Dr Lilian Nwobashi who was present provided health education to nursing mothers present.

Topics covered include breastfeeding position and infant nutrition beyond age 6 months.

*Other MWAN Ebonyi members present include:*

Dr Madukaife Ngozi
Dr Nkechi Nwachukwu
Dr Queen Ugochinyere Alu
Dr. Muoneke Chisimdi
Dr Judith Okechukwu

*Students present include;*
Precious-gift Onyekachi
Uloma Nsooha
Nelson Esheya
Clinton Nwobashi
Ogechi Blessing Nwanga

The event is a reflection of the depth of modern Medicine, providing care from conception to adulthood.

MWAN Ebonyi is grateful to all her members for their unwavering support.

We welcome Nigeria's neonatologists to the beautiful city of Abakaliki and wish them an impactful and successful Conference.

Dr Queen Ugochinyere
Enya AkpuruenyaChukwu
Coordinator Young Doctors Forum, MWAN Ebonyi

Dr Lilian Nwobashi
President, MWAN Ebonyi

*END Female Ge***al Mutilation!!!*An End FGM Sensitization event for secondary school girls and stakeholders was held at...
05/06/2025

*END Female Ge***al Mutilation!!!*

An End FGM Sensitization event for secondary school girls and stakeholders was held at Abakaliki, Ebonyi state.

Theme; *She Matters. Her Voice, Her Body, Her Future.*

The lead sponsor;
🗣️Hello International's She Matters Initiative led by Dr. Nkiruka Agbazu

_and partners..._
🗣️United Nations Population Fund Youth-Participatory Cross-River Sub-office UNFPA-YPP, Nancy Nwite Kosarachi,
🗣️ Ebonyi state Gender Based Violence Taskforce
🗣️World Health Organization.
🗣️MWAN EBONYI

In attendance were;
🎉300 secondary school girls from across Ebonyi state,
🎉Traditional rulers from across the 13 LGAs,
🎉Representatives from different NGOs and CSOs
🎉Ebonyi GBV task force team
🎉Representatives from state ministry of health
🎉Permanent Secretary Ministry of education
🎉Other relevant stake holders.

There were several lectures and goodwill messages from different organisations.

The Ebonyi state MWAN president, Dr. Lilian Nwobashi gave an insightful lecture on *FGM, health implications and way forward*

Participants expressed their gratitude on the awareness created, and all smiled home with totebags, sanitary pads, roll-ons and other sanitary products.
.... healing with the 💕 of a mother...

Medical Women's Association of Nigeria - MWAN
MWAN Conference 2025
Medical Women's Association of Nigeria, Zamfara

UNFPA
World Health Organization (WHO)

What are the myths surrounding menstruation?Myths are widely held but false beliefs or ideas, often passed down through ...
01/06/2025

What are the myths surrounding menstruation?

Myths are widely held but false beliefs or ideas, often passed down through generations as tradition or cultural norms.

They may seem believable but are not supported by scientific evidence or facts.

In the context of menstruation:

Here are some common myths (🩸) that have been passed down, and the truths concerning them;

🩸 Menstrual blood is dirty or impure.

TRUTH: Menstrual blood is just blood mixed with tissue from the uterine lining — it’s not dirty or toxic.

🩸 Bathing or washing hair during menstruation is dangerous.

TRUTH: There’s no harm in bathing; maiting personal hygiene is of utmost importance during menstruation.
In fact, warm baths can relieve cramps.

🩸: Exercising during your period is bad for you.

TRUTH: Moderate exercise can reduce cramps, boost mood, and improve energy levels.

🩸Periods must be exactly 28 days apart.

TRUTH: Normal cycles range from 21–35 days. Every woman’s cycle is unique.

🩸: You should not cook or touch food during menstruation.

TRUTH: There’s no scientific basis for this. Menstruating women can cook and eat as usual.

🩸 A girl’s first period means she’s ready for marriage.

TRUTH: Menstruation is a sign of biological maturity, not emotional or social readiness for marriage.

🩸 You must hide your period.

TRUTH: Periods are natural. Stigma and secrecy around menstruation harm girls and women.

🩸You lose a lot of blood during menstruation.

TRUTH: On average, women lose only about 30–80 ml of blood (2–6 tablespoons) during a period. Some can loose more.

🩸Period blood has a foul smell.

TRUTH: Menstrual blood is odorless. Any smell usually comes from poor hygiene or prolonged pad use.

🩸Girls should not attend school or work during menstruation.

TRUTH: With proper menstrual hygiene, girls can fully participate in all activities during their period.

🩸 Irregular periods always mean something is wrong.

TRUTH: In teenagers and around menopause, cycles can be irregular. But persistent irregularity should be checked by a doctor.

🩸Menstrual cramps are normal, so you should just endure them.

TRUTH: Mild cramps are common, but severe pain may signal conditions like endometriosis or fibroids and should be evaluated.

🩸Menstruation stops when you enter water (e.g., swimming).

TRUTH: Water pressure may reduce flow temporarily, but it doesn’t stop it entirely.

🩸 You can’t donate blood during your period.

TRUTH: If you're feeling well and meet donation criteria, menstruation doesn’t disqualify you.

🩸: You must eat special or restricted foods during menstruation.

TRUTH: No special dietary restrictions are necessary. A healthy diet helps with symptoms.

🩸: Menstrual products (pads/tampons) cause infertility.

TRUTH: Menstrual products do not affect fertility in any way.

🩸: PMS is just an excuse — women exaggerate symptoms.

TRUTH: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and PMDD are real medical conditions with physical and emotional symptoms.

🩸You can’t get pregnant during your period.

TRUTH: It’s rare but possible, especially if you have a short cycle or irregular periods.

Teach your girls, daughters, friends, neighbours..

Let's all be informed.

Lilian Nwobashi





Medical Women's Association of Nigeria - MWAN
MWAN Conference 2025
Mwan Edo
Medical Women Association of Nigeria- MWAN Kad
Medical Women's Association of Nigeria, Zamfara

28th of May we celebrated 'World Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day 2025'It's that time when we're reminded to reemphasize ...
01/06/2025

28th of May we celebrated 'World Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day 2025'

It's that time when we're reminded to reemphasize to everyone, how to take take care of ourselves during during 'me**es'

But I usually ask again and again. Have you talked to your child about menstruation?

What does she know before it starts?

Have you given her room to ask questions about it? So she has some information from home before entering school/street?

There are fun ways you can start this conversation.

“When the Red Carpet Arrives”

You can let your baby know that girls don’t bleed because they’re in trouble.

They bleed because their body is saying, “Welcome to adulthood, ma’am.”

Here’s the gist: Every month, a woman’s body preps her womb like it’s expecting royal guests (aka a baby).

When the VIP doesn’t show, the body clears the guest room (womb) and voilà! That’s your period.

If your daughter is between 8 and 13, talk to her early. Don’t wait till she screams in the bathroom like it’s a horror movie.

Let her know:
👉 It’s normal.
👉 It’s not a disease.
👉 She’s not dying.
👉 And no, it doesn’t mean she can carry twins immediately. 😅

In fact, e get as you go hype the gist reach, your small madam will start asking you every 2 market days 'mum, when is this me**es coming naaa..'

NB; If you don't know how to start the conversation, for a small fee Incan help you begin the conversation, you now go home and start answering the questions that will follow.

I trust my people when it comes to asking...

We don't sugar coat things when discussing their health.

Keep it simple.
Keep it real.
It's not a disease..



Beautiful sisters 😍😍Say hello to June! 💜🩺Welcome to a new month, phenomenal Women!🎉🎉🎉🎉May June bring strength to your h...
01/06/2025

Beautiful sisters 😍😍
Say hello to June! 💜🩺

Welcome to a new month, phenomenal Women!🎉🎉🎉🎉

May June bring strength to your hands, wisdom to your minds, and joy to your hearts as you heal, lead, and inspire.

Let us continue to lift each other up and make waves in medicine and beyond!

Here’s to purpose, power, and progress! 🌸✨

Medical Women's Association of Nigeria - MWAN
MWIA
MWAN Conference 2025


Happy Children’s Day! 2025Theme: "For Every Child, Every Right"Today, we celebrate; The purest hearts The brightest sm...
27/05/2025

Happy Children’s Day! 2025

Theme: "For Every Child, Every Right"

Today, we celebrate;
The purest hearts
The brightest smiles,
The greatest hope for our future;

our Children💃🎉💃🎉💃

At the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Ebonyi State Chapter

🎉We reaffirm our commitment to protecting, nurturing, and advocating for the rights of every child;

🎉The right to quality healthcare,
🎉Education,
🎉Protection
🎉A safe, loving environment.

Let’s invest in their dreams, listen to their voices, and build a world where every child truly matter..

🤹To every child, we say: You are loved.
You are important.
You are the future.
... healing with the 💕 of a mother....









Medical Women's Association of Nigeria - MWAN
MWAN Conference 2025

Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria MWAN, Ebonyi State ChapterToday, May 27th 2025, joins the global community to co...
27/05/2025

Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria MWAN, Ebonyi State Chapter

Today, May 27th 2025, joins the global community to commemorate;

World Emergency Medicine Day! 2025

Theme: End PPH Deaths, Strengthen Emergency Obstetric Care

🩸 Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) remains one of the leading causes of maternal deaths, especially in low-resource settings.

🩸 Timely and effective emergency obstetric care can save lives.

Let us rise to the challenge by:

🩸 Train and equip frontline health workers, with emphasis on new and improved methods of providing obstetric emergency care .

🩸 Ensure availability of emergency drugs and supplies.

🩸 Strengthen referral systems.

🩸 Educate our communities on recognizing danger signs early to aid early presentation to the hospitals..

🩸 No woman should lose their life while bringing forth life 🫄

🩸 With improved Obstetric emergency services, we can end preventable maternal deaths!
...healing with the 💕 of a mother...









Dr Uzoma Ogbonna Onwukwe
Chairman MWAN Ebonyi MCH committee

Dr Lilian Nwobashi
President MWAN Ebonyi

Medical Women's Association of Nigeria - MWAN
MWIA
Medical Women's Association of Nigeria, Zamfara
Medical Women Association of Nigeria- MWAN Kad
MWAN Conference 2025
Mwan Fct

MWAN Ebonyi celebrates with our own🎉🎉💃💃💃💃🎉🎉Today, Sunday 25th May 2025, members gathered in celebration, and danced to t...
25/05/2025

MWAN Ebonyi celebrates with our own🎉🎉💃💃💃💃🎉🎉

Today, Sunday 25th May 2025, members gathered in celebration, and danced to the altar @ St Theresa's Catholic Cathedral Abakaliki to celebrate with our members

Dr Nwokeji-Onwe Linda &
Dr Nwasum-Otta Marycynthia

As they received the prestigious awards of *GOLDEN MOTHER!!!*
🎉💃💃🎉💃💃🎉🎉💃🎉🎉💃🎉🎉💃

For their contributions to the growth and development of the Catholic women's organisation (CWO) Abakaliki.

Congratulations our Golden mummies, these awards are a testament of the good work you've put up in God's house..

MWAN Ebonyi rejoices with you🎉🎉🎉

Many more feathers to your already populated caps💃💃💃💃💃💃💃
.. healing with the love of a mother...

MWAN, Ebonyi State members present in this beautiful ceremony;
🎉Dr Linda Nwokeji -Onwe
🎉Dr Marycynthia Nwasum our award recipient
🎉Dr Jennifer Chisimdi Muoneke
🎉Dr Nwamini Helen Chiamaka
🎉Dr Ezinne Stephnora Ucha Agbo
Secretary, MWAN EBONYI
🎉Dr Nkechi Violet
Chairman, welfare committee
MWAN EBONYI
🎉Dr Lilian Nwobashi
President, MWAN Ebonyi

Medical Women's Association of Nigeria - MWAN
Medical Women Association of Nigeria- MWAN Kad
Mwan Edo
MWIA
Medical Women's Association of Nigeria, Zamfara
MWAN Conference 2025

MWAN, Ebonyi State participated in a review meeting held at the Ebonyi state ministry of health Abakaliki.This meeting w...
23/05/2025

MWAN, Ebonyi State participated in a review meeting held at the Ebonyi state ministry of health Abakaliki.

This meeting was held to evaluate the recent Immunization catch up exercise that happened in the state 4 weeks ago, to take care of children who had one reason or another to miss their scheduled Immunization dates.

All partners were on board including the Immunization team from WHO Ebonyi, UNICEF, State health educators, SIOs and other health oartners.

This review meeting is not just a check-up, it's a commitment to saving lives. Areas that still needed strengthening were noted, and a report sent to all partners to ensure that all children are reached.

By identifying gaps, strengthening systems, and celebrating progress, we ensure no child is left behind.

MWAN Ebonyi members present were, her state president Lilian Nwobashi and ever vibrant secretary Ezinne Stephnora Ucha Agbo

Together, we can build a healthier, safer future for every community.







Medical Women's Association of Nigeria - MWAN
Medical Women's Association of Nigeria, Zamfara
Medical Women Association of Nigeria- MWAN Kad
Mwan Edo
MWAN Conference 2025

22/05/2025

I got 50 reactions and comments on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

Chinwe Joe-Akunne Ezinne Stephnora Ucha Agbo Ezinne Kalu Jennifer Chisimdi Muoneke NTA Abakaliki

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