Israeli Medical Experts Train Enugu Health Workers On Emergency Maternal Care –
Israeli Specialists Train Healthcare Workers in Nigeria on Maternal Emergency Interventions
ENUGU, Nigeria (AP) — A five-day training program aimed at enhancing maternal healthcare concluded on October 9 at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Enugu. Israeli medical specialists led the initiative, which focused on life-saving interventions for maternal emergencies.
The course, which took place from October 5 to 9, addressed critical issues such as postpartum hemorrhage, obstetric emergencies, and thrombosis—all conditions that pose significant risks to pregnant women and new mothers. The delegation was headed by Professor Offer Erez and included a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including doctors, obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, and clinical lecturers.
In a statement released on Friday, the Israeli Embassy in Nigeria described the training as a comprehensive program that included clinical instruction, medical simulations, and practical emergency response exercises. Participants learned to identify and manage obstetric complications, stabilize mothers in emergencies, and implement emergency blood transfusion protocols.
The program employed a “Training-of-Trainers” model, equipping selected Nigerian healthcare workers with the skills to disseminate their newfound knowledge to colleagues at other institutions.
During a visit to Enugu, Racheli Stavissky, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy, underscored Israel’s ongoing commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s healthcare system. She stated that every mother deserves access to safe childbirth and high-quality emergency care.
“Strengthening emergency response and investing in healthcare professionals are essential actions to reduce preventable maternal deaths,” Stavissky said. She reaffirmed the embassy’s intent to collaborate further with UNTH in the realms of maternal healthcare, medical education, and emergency medicine.
Professor Erez praised the dedication of Nigerian participants, stating, “The enthusiasm, clinical curiosity, and commitment to learning have been remarkable.” He emphasized that the program aims to bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and practical emergency response, contributing to sustainable improvements in maternal health outcomes.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah welcomed the training initiative, describing it as a vital contribution to the state’s healthcare development. “Strengthening our healthcare system requires investment in infrastructure, continuous professional development, and access to global expertise,” he remarked.
Mbah expressed confidence that the training would significantly enhance the healthcare system’s capacity to respond to maternal emergencies and indicated the state government’s interest in fostering further cooperation in healthcare innovation and education.
According to estimates from the World Health Organization, Nigeria experiences approximately 75,000 maternal deaths annually, highlighting the urgent need to bolster emergency obstetric care and the capabilities of healthcare workers.
This training initiative is part of broader efforts by Israel to establish medical partnerships and enhance healthcare capacity across Nigeria.
