Israel has handed over the first batch of ambulances, medical equipment and wheelchairs donated to Nigeria as part of efforts to support the country’s healthcare and emergency response systems.
The consignment was handed over at the Port of Ashdod by Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical service, on behalf of the Israeli Government.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel, Nkechi Ufochukwu, received the donation on behalf of the Nigerian government.
Ufochukwu thanked the Israeli government for the intervention, saying the equipment would help strengthen healthcare delivery and emergency response, particularly in communities with limited access to medical services.
The shipment includes fully equipped ambulances, medical devices and wheelchairs designed to support patient care and mobility.
The donated items are expected to be distributed to hospitals and emergency response centres across Nigeria, where they could also be used during disaster and other emergency situations.
The initiative further highlights the growing cooperation between Nigeria and Israel in healthcare, humanitarian assistance and technology transfer.
Ufochukwu described the donation as a demonstration of the relationship between both countries and Israel’s support for Nigeria’s efforts to improve access to healthcare.
“We deeply appreciate Israel’s commitment to saving lives and deepening bilateral ties. This donation is a clear demonstration of friendship and solidarity between our two nations,” she said.
Officials from Magen David Adom, Israel’s Ministry of Health and the Nigerian Embassy in Tel Aviv were present during the handover.