Mwan Weekly Update (Week 10)
WEEKLY UPDATES
Week 10: 26th DEC 2021 TO 1st JAN 2022
EVENTS
OUTREACHES
MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS
Let’s Go For More – A New Year Message
2021 was an interesting yeard It was a year of great accomplishments_ Our members got promoted` received awards at National and State levels` and got into elected offices_ We brought home the National Secretariat for the 2023t2025 biennium of the Medical Women~s Association of Nigeria and got the Regional Vice Presidency Near East and Africa Region of the Medical Women~s International Association_ The massive show of support and the uncommon mobilization of ladies lifted us to a whole new level as an association in 2021_ We are stronger` wiser` bigger and better as a result_
It was also a challenging year with health concerns notably Covidt19` soot air pollution and financial difficulties_ We were confronted by a massive need to educate` inform` intervene and indeed }heal with the love of a mother~_
We experienced unique opportunities to mobilize resources` engage and intervene through grants and partnerships_
We received funding from UNICEF to support two Primary Health Care Facilities to provide better services_
Four ladies have received Free Cancer treatment for cervical or breast cancer v surgery and chemotherapy through funding from the Shell Petroleum Development Project_
We had a massively successful 16 days of activism against gendertbased violence through a small grant from the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta nPINDo_
Our presence was felt through several outreaches` media engagements` school health activities and the activities of the Young Doctors Forum and our dear Senior Members forum_ We are very grateful
It is time to go for more
One of the distinguished rewards for a job well done is c MORE WORKd
This association is ready to do more. We have the capacity, the drive, the passion, and wisdom within MWAN Rivers to do so much more_
Among Our Members
Startup the mentorship masterclasses this January and make a regular informal gathering of ladies asking questions and getting honest responses about all aspects of life_
Add spice to all our monthly meetings so all in attendance come away excited` empowered` and encouraged
Encourage active participation at committee and group levels to foster a vibrant and strong association
Build grant writing and grant implementation skills
Among the Population We Serve
Reach more women and girls with reproductive health services including vaccination` screening and treatment of cancers
Reach more persons in the general population with medical and public health outreaches
Reach more schools with health clubs` school debates and the pad a girl project
Do more to prevent and respond to incidents of Violence Against Women and Girls
Organise impactful continuing medical education events
When you stand on the shoulder of giants` you have no choice but to stand tall_ You t MWAN ladies` partners and friends are my giants` and I am counting on you_ With all of us working together` we will achieve so much more in 2022ddd Let~s do itd
Happy New Year!
Yours in Service` Omosivie Maduka
18th President MWAN Rivers