New U.S. visa rules target applicants’ health

Theabujainquirer | 09-11-2025 08:08pm |

The United States of America has rolled out new visa guidelines that could deny entry to applicants with chronic health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja said on Friday. According to the embassy’s spokesperson, Mary Ellen Smith, the new directive from the U.S. Department of State requires visa officers

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