In the old Anambra State, MWAN started in 1979. Over time, two zones were established with Late Prof.
Winifred Kaine and Prof Ifeoma Egbuonu as the presidents of Enugu and Onitsha Zones, respectively.
Following the creation of the new Anambra State in 1991, Dr Kechi Ogbuagu became the pioneer
president of the present Anambra State MWAN. Other past presidents were Prof Echendu Adinma, Dr
Vivian Onwuekwe, Dr Chinazo Anyachebelu, Prof Obiageli Emelumadu, Dr Ifeoma Ajuba, Prof Comfort
Akujobi and Dr Chioma Ajator. The MWAN Anambra State president for the current (2021-2023)
Biennium is Dr Chinyere U. Onubogu while the secretary is Dr Onynye Nwazor. The State produced the
national president of MWAN in the biennium of 1997-1999 (Dr Kechi Ogbuagu) and 2015 – 2017 (Prof.
Echendu Adinma).
During the current Biennium, MWAN Anambra State Chapter witnessed tremendous growth in
membership, activities and reach. The membership strength (including non-financial members) is about
70. Most World Health Days are marked in order to make strong impacts on the wellbeing of women,
children and the general population. 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. MWAN Anambra
State is working hard to increase its financial membership strength