The Voice of Nigeria has reported that Israeli health professionals are currently training their Nigerian counterparts on the management of maternal emergencies. According to the report, this initiative is part of a wider collaboration aimed at improving maternal healthcare in Nigeria. The training is taking place in several states across the country and is expected to continue for several weeks. The Voice of Nigeria did not specify the number of health workers involved in the training or the duration of the program. The training comes at a crucial time as Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with an estimated 512 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. This is a significant improvement from the 2018 figure of 814 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, but there is still a long way to go to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 3 target of reducing the maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. The collaboration between Israel and Nigeria is a welcome development and is a testament to the growing ties between the two countries. It is hoped that this initiative will result in a significant improvement in maternal healthcare in Nigeria and reduce maternal mortality rates.
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