Medical Women's Association of Nigeria

05/09/2024

The journey of a thousand miles................
Thank God for this milestone!
I'm super excited to share our latest publication, freshly published on BMJ Global Health!
About two years ago, we started our community-based project Ending Child Marriage in Nigeria through Community-led media Series (ENCASE) project, a collaboration between researchers at the CoMUI Ibadan and McGill University, funded through the Stars in Global Health award from Grand Challenges Canada. We got amazing results and encouraging feedback from the communities where we worked. We decided to document and share our interesting story of coproduction, effective communication, adequate community knowledge, cultural sensitivity and managing expectations....... all important requirements for an effective community entry and engagement process. This important and rate-limiting aspect of every successful project is usually overlooked and uncelebrated!
This article provides an account of our experiences, the challenges faced and the lessons learnt as we worked with selected communities to learn about child marriage among Hausas in southwestern Nigeria.
As a Community Physician (and Global Health researcher), getting this part of our project published in a highly reputable journal ( and open-access too ) brings so much satisfaction and joy! I thank my co-lead on this project Alissa Koski for believing in me ❤️ , my other co-authors Halimat Omowumi Olaniyan, OLAYINKA EGBOKHARE, Bidemi Nelson and Olayinka Omigbodun(our project advisor and mentor). This is to us ! 🍷

The journey of a thousand miles.......... begins with one first step!
I invite you all to read .............

20/09/2023

We would like to express our deep appreciation to Dr. Adekemi .L. Otolorin for her great leadership and welcome prof. Rosemary Ogu for taking over this important role.

In all honesty, we appreciate the unquantifiable roles played by your executives, committees and other proactive members of the association.

20/09/2023

We would like to express our deep appreciation to Dr. Adekemi .L. Otolorin for her great leadership and welcome prof. Rosemary Ogu for taking over this important role.

In all honesty, we appreciate the unquantifiable roles played by your executives, committees and other proactive members of the association.

19/09/2023

Dr. Lillian Adekemi Otolorin, a shining star in our Spotlight Tuesday feature—a distinguished luminary renowned for her exceptional leadership within the Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN) and her illustrious career in radiology and public service.

Dr. Otolorin's exceptional leadership qualities were a constant throughout her career. Her election as the National President-Elect of MWAN in September 2019 marked a pivotal moment. As she assumed the presidency in 2021-2023, her vision and dedication to advancing the medical profession became unmistakable. Her tenure was marked by remarkable achievements, leaving behind a legacy of excellence. She adeptly facilitated a seamless and productive transition of leadership to her successor.

Dr. Otolorin embarked on her educational odyssey at the University of Lagos' College of Medicine, earning her degree in 1974. Fueled by her passion for medical radiodiagnosis, she pursued postgraduate training at the esteemed University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, culminating in her graduation in 1980.
She proudly carries the titles of Fellow of the Medical College of Radiologists of Nigeria (FMCR) and distinguished Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS, Radiology).

A Dynamic Journey in Public Service:
Beyond the realm of medicine, Dr. Otolorin embarked on a parallel path in public service, serving with distinction under the Oyo State Government. Her tenure spanned various ministries, highlighting her adaptability and leadership prowess. Driven by a profound sense of duty and a desire to enact meaningful change, she served in the Ministries of Establishment, Training and Pensions, Commerce Industry and Cooperatives, Civil Service Commission, as well as the Women’s Commission and Social Welfare.

Beyond her illustrious career, Dr. Otolorin finds fulfillment in her personal life. She enjoys a blissful marriage and takes pride in her loving family, which includes her children and grandchildren.

Her life story serves as a testament to extraordinary accomplishments, unwavering dedication to her profession, and impactful service to her community.

14/09/2023

13/09/2023

Do you know that Holding in a sneeze can cause serious health problems.

Your sneezes build up air pressure in the lungs as you prepare to sneeze.

That air has to go somewhere, and it’s usually out the ears.

Although quite rare, some severe risks of holding in a sneeze include damage to the blood vessels, ruptured ear drums, hearing loss, or vertigo.

Even though these complications are super unlikely, it’s always a good idea to let your body do its thing: sneeze, yawn, hiccup, and use the bathroom when you gotta go.

Your brain is getting the signal for a reason, so don’t be shy. Sneeze away!

Instead of holding in a sneeze, simply cover your mouth and nose, preferably with your elbow.

Hope you found this helpful.
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11/09/2023

Sufficient sleep, exercise, healthy food, friendship, and peace of mind are necessities, not luxuries.

Looking after your health today gives you a better hope for tomorrow.

Have a great week!

11/09/2023

Happy Belated Birthday to Dr (Mrs) Eleanor Nwadinobi, international president of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA)

We celebrate you on this special occasion and we pray the Lord will continue to bless you, keep you and make His face shine upon you in Jesus name. Amen.

We wish you heaven’s choicest blessings upon you now and always!

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08/09/2023

MWAN BIENNIAL CONFERENCE MEDICAL OUTREACH.

✨Medical consultation
✨Ophthalmology care
✨Dental care
✨Breast cancer screen
✨Cervical cancer screen
✨Free drugs
✨TB Testing and link to treatment

Ladies, have you put your stethoscope, ophthalmoscope
and any other 'scopes' in your bag for this morning?

Please wear your new pink MWAN T-shirt, or any pink T-shirt you have.

8am
Friday 8/9/23
Firisika Polo Hall, Marine Base, PH

04/09/2023

When diet is wrong medicine is of no use, when diet is correct medicine is of no need.

The most important thing which can affect our health both positively and negatively is food, because eating is something which we do many times a day lifelong.

Without good nutrition, our body is more prone to disease, infection, fatigue, and poor performance.

Looking after your health today gives you a better hope for tomorrow.

Have a great week!

01/09/2023

Welcome to the month of September !

Matris animo currant "Healing with the love of a mother"

May this new month bring you a fresh start, renewed hope, and boundless joy.

Happy New Month!