Bush's plan for tackling parasitic diseases

[tcmgpt13]

How much money was designated for the study of Morgellons by Kaiser Permanente and the Army Forces Institue of Pathology? Wasn’t it about $350,00 US? Yet $350 million US is being earmarked for the study of neglected parasitic diseases in the developing world. Ironically these same studies may indirectly benefit those with Morgellons symptoms who do have parasites. Is it possible that some of these parasites have been brought into developed nations by immigrants and illegal aliens from tropical areas? It appears that the government and other philanthropic organizations feel that people from these developing tropical areas are more worthy of care and concern than are their own citizens. Those who have a chronic disease (maybe partly parasitic), but are living in a developed nation should be allowed to languish with their symptoms. Then to ensure that folks from developed nations are kept “in their place” they are often labeled delusional by some of these same organizations sponsoring studies of parasites in foreign countries. It seems that Bush is behind this effort along with the CDC and USAID.

"The Lancet Infectious Diseases, Volume 8, Issue 12, Page 743, December 2008

Bush's plan for tackling parasitic diseases set out

David Lawrence

More than 100 representatives from nearly 20 nations, supranational organisations, non-governmental organisations, the scientific community, and the pharmaceutical industry gathered in Washington, DC, USA, on Oct 20—21 to lay the foundations for US President George Bush's 5-year, US$350 million initiative to combat

According to Irene Koek (US Agency for International Development [USAID], Washington, DC), the specific goals of the meeting—hosted by USAID, WHO, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—was to solicit advice from stakeholders on how best to implement the programme. The participants agreed to coordinate NTD control efforts, with WHO committing to host two follow-up task forces on monitoring and evaluation and on drug supply and delivery. USAID, CDC, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation agreed to collaborate on defining a research programme focused on NTD control efforts and priorities. Additionally, USAID will continue to investigate the current sustainability of NTD control efforts globally.

The goal of the Bush initiative, announced in February, 2008, is to reduce and eventually control and eliminate lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, trachoma, onchocerciasis, and three soil-transmitted helminthiases (hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm) by integrating treatment programmes for more than 300 million people in developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. According to Julie Jacobson (Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA, USA), “This is a very nice example of collaboration and partnering to help address the needs of some of the world's poorest populations”.

Alan Fenwick (Imperial College, London, UK) welcomed the initiative and additional funding. He told TLID: “Because the pharmaceutical industry has generously donated drugs, we can actually treat people cost-effectively for approximately $0·50 per person per year”. He added, “School-age children in hard hit areas have survived malaria, have survived any inherited HIV, and the only thing holding them back for the next 10 years is parasites. We have the opportunity now to get rid of these parasites and to give these children a foundation of good health, good education, and a better chance in life”.

Despite the Bush administration's commitment, there are concerns among researchers that the global financial crisis and growing federal deficits may limit US president-elect Barack Obama's ability to fully fund the programme. Nevertheless, Tim Rieser, staff director of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, was optimistic that the money will be available and advised those present at the meeting to plan accordingly. Adding to the optimistic outlook for tackling these neglected diseases worldwide, the UK Department for International Development announced that it too is committed towards the global effort to eradicate NTDs, allocating £50 million funding in September."

Here is an interesting read about why medicine in the US is essentially mired in the Middle Ages (warning--if a fan of socialized medicine do not read):

America’s Socialized Health Care by Lawrence Wilson, M.D.

Another thought, a study has shown that nearly 700,000 children in the US suffered from hunger last year. It is shameful that we do not take care of our own people first. In order to care for others it is necessary to take care of ourselves first. This is as true I feel of countries as it is of individuals, maybe even more so:

50 percent more U.S. kids hungry in ’07 | Wilkes-Barre News | The Times Leader

[Kritters]

Great article, TC~

"Though we may not wish to admit it, American health care is only slightly less socialized than the single-payer systems of Europe and Canada. No wonder costs are out of control. Deregulating health care would benefit all Americans and restore a crippled system to sanity. Health care does not have to be costly or dangerous."

It all comes down to the POWERS THAT BE and their control of everything in our lives. We ARE a socialistic government already. It's the very rich who are excluded from contributing. I'm hoping that will change as promised.

I also truly believe that the power of the internet will change everything. The people are being informed and we are being heard.

Kritts

[paddel]

Parasitic diseases. Morgellons is parasitic but what is the parasite that is involved? I sure dont know.

[Kritters]

true Paddle,
But we WILL prevail!!!
Kritts

[ladycolorado]

America's Health care Crisis Culprits:
Big Pharma, Big Health Insurance Companies, And The Blind Rubber Stampers of the FDA.

(LC)