African and Asian Midwifery Experts Denied EU Visas Ahead of Major Summit

A major international midwives summit is set to convene in the European Union. Experts from African and Asian countries applied for visas to attend. EU authorities denied the visa applications of these specialists. The rejections bar the professionals from participating in the summit. Organisers expressed concern over the impact on knowledge exchange. The denied experts had been slated to share regional maternal‑health insights. The visa issue highlights broader challenges in cross‑border collaboration. The summit will proceed with the remaining delegates while seeking resolutions.