The Times of Malta reports that Health Minister Chris Fearne has explained that a new clause will be proposed to terminate a pregnancy if it results from medical intervention needed to save the mother's life.The move comes after American woman Andrea Prudente nearly died on holiday in the country after being refused an abortion when her pregnancy put her life at risk.—Doctors for Choice Malta (@Drs4ChoiceMalta) November 16, 2022However, Prudente's placenta detached at 16 weeks, making her pregnancy unviable and putting her at risk of a severe, life-threatening infection.Nevertheless, Maltese doctors refused to clear Prudente's uterus as — due to the unviable fetus still having a heartbeat — the procedure would be viewed as an abortion, and the doctors involved could be jailed for up to four years.Prudente, from Seattle, Washington, declined to comment on the latest announcement proposing changes to the law, Maltese doctor Christopher Barbara and activist with Doctors for Choice told Insider, "it will allow doctors to deliver care in cases of obstetric emergencies according to international standards and will allow doctors to prioritize the lives of women.""