Verified archive statusSILVA, Dr. Marianne Abimbola
MB, Ch.B, physician, social worker, born May 17, 1926, Lagos; married E.A. Silva 1955, one daughter; Education: CMS Girls' School, Lagos, 1931-43, University of Liverpool, UK, 1945-51, School of Public Health, London, 1958-59, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 1965-66; former Director, Public Health Services, Federal Ministry of Health, Lagos; Retired voluntary worker and Trustee to two Homes for handicapped children; Past President, Association of'Medical Women; Past Presi dent, ' International Women's Organisation; Past President, Nigerian Association of University Women; Past President, Sorop timist International of Eko; fellow, Nigerian Medical College of Public Health; National Honour: Officer of the Order of the Niger; Hobbies: gardening, sewing, travelling, music; Official and Home Address: 22, Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos; Telephone: (01) 682122.