ADAMAWA STATE CHAPTER STATE LEVEL ACTIVITIES IN 2025.

September 22, 2025 By Mwan Secretariat Off

MEDICAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (MWAN), ADAMAWA STATE CHAPTER
STATE LEVEL ACTIVITIES IN 2025.
STATE LEVEL ACTIVITIES in 1st Quarter of 2025
A) Enlightenment Lecture for female students at Airforce Comprehensive School Yola on Saturday 1st February 2025
LECTURES GIVEN TO STUDENTS ON:

  1. PUBERTAL CHANGES IN FEMALES by Dr Ruqqaya Adam
  2. PERSONAL HYGIENE by Dr Farida Onimisi
  3. CAREER OPTION IN HEALTH by Dr Boli Bilambo
MWAN members with cross section of Female students of Airforce Comprehensive School, Yola
MWAN members with cross section of Female students of Airforce Comprehensive School, Yola
MWAN with Students and Staff of Airforce Comprehensive School Yola
Commandant of Airforce Comprehensive School presenting a Meritorious Service Award to MWAN, Adamawa
MWAN members with AUN staff and students
MWAN members with AUN President
MWAN with AUN president and staff
WORLD CANCER DAY: MWAN ADAMAWA collaborated with American University of Nigeria’s  (AUN) Windows on America Yola to create awareness on both adult and childhood cancers on 4th February 2025 Presentations taken:
1. Gynaecological cancers with emphasis on Cervical cancer and HPV Vaccine by Dr Maisaratu Bakari
2. Breast cancer and other adult cancers Dr Hadiza Kabir
3. Childhood cancers by Dr Wasinda S. Bulus
Audience- Students (Secondary and University), teachers and Lecturers

The Youth Coalition Against Cancer (YOCAC) of Nigeria Cancer Society in collaboration with Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) and Nigerian medical association (NMA), had a walk to commemorate the 2025 WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY on Friday 30 May, 2025.

Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable deaths in Nigeria, contributing significantly to the rising burden of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory illnesses. According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills over 8 million people annually, with low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria bearing a disproportionate burden.
The youth coalition against cancer (YOCAC) of Nigeria cancer society in collaboration with Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) and Nigerian medical association (NMA), had a walk to commemorate the 2025 WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY to raise awareness about the devastating health impacts of tobacco use, promote cessation, and advocate for stronger anti-tobacco policies.

Dr Valla Waziri
YDF Coordinator Adamawa
Dr Wasinda S. Bulus
MWAN Adamawa President

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