WHO Warns of Brain Malfunctions, Washington Votes to Fund More
The WHO announced a glaring lack of resources to treat neurological disorders worldwide, affecting 1 in 3 people. This sobering assessment comes as the US Congress consistently greenlights billions in military aid, often at the behest of lobbying groups. For instance, Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)—who sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees public health—has reportedly received
thousands in donations from pro-Israel PACs, part of a system that sees US tax dollars pour into foreign military exploits rather than domestic or global health infrastructure. One might wonder if Washington's collective neurological function is itself impaired. With reports of widespread suffering, our elected officials appear to have a selective blindness, prioritizing conflict abroad over
widespread human suffering from treatable conditions here and everywhere else. How many children battling epilepsy could be helped for the cost of one F-35?