US lifts restrictions on medical visa applications for 39 countries

Legit | 04-05-2026 11:57pm |

The United States has lifted restrictions on medical visa applications for 39 countries, including Nigeria. This decision enables foreign-trained doctors to resume their applications for medical visas, which had been previously frozen. The move is expected to alleviate staffing shortages in hospitals across the nation, as healthcare facilities have been facing challenges in maintaining adequate personnel levels. The policy change aims to enhance the availability of medical professionals to meet the growing demands of the healthcare system.

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