Tag: Pregnancy

U.S. Embassy Warns Against Using Pregnancy to Secure U.S. Visas Through Birth Citizenship

Michael Gwarisa

By HealthTimes Breifs   The U.S. Embassy has issued a stern warning to visa applicants, cautioning against using travel visas primarily to give birth in the United States for the purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for their child. In a message shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the embassy stated that consular officers would deny visa applications if they suspect such intent. The statement also highlighted that visa misuse, particularly when it involves accessing public funds, could lead to denial or long-term bans from entering the United States. “Don’t…

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World Gears For International Midwives Conference

Healthtimes

Staff Reporter  PREPARATIONS to the 31st International Conference of Midwives (ICM) to be held from 18 to 22 June in Toronto, Canada are at an advanced stage as the world intensifies efforts to reduce maternal related deaths. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 830 women die every everyday  due to pregnancy related complications in developing countries. In a statement, Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) Director Kogi Agraal said most of the causes of the death were preventable but lack of information and effective interventions were to blame. “Every…

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