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Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by NafeesaAA(f): 12:46pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
A growing number of Greek residents have injected themselves with HIV so they can claim about $950 in monthly health benefits, according to a report commissioned by the World Health Organisation . The report , Review of social determinants and the health divide in the WHO European Region , found about half of new HIV infections in Greece were self -inflicted , as the population continues to grapple with a deeply troubled economy. The country' s suicide rate has also skyrocketed , while healthcare access has declined. " These adverse trends in Greece pose a warning to other countries undergoing significant fiscal austerity , including Spain , Ireland and Italy , " the report noted . " It also suggests that ways need to be found for cash -strapped governments to consolidate finances without undermining much - needed investments in health ." Despite severe austerity measures, which have prompted massive protests in Greece , the country' s economy has continued to decline, with unemployment soaring to 27 percent . Homicide and theft rates have correspondingly doubled , growing alongside the disturbing trend of self - inflicted HIV infections, the WHO report noted . " HIV rates and heroin use have risen significantly , with about half of new HIV infections being self -inflicted to enable people to receive benefits .. . and faster admission on to drug-substitution programmes, " the report stated. " Prostitution has also risen, probably as a response to economic hardship ." Health-care gaps The study also found that suicides rose by 17 % in a two - year period ending in 2009 , with the Health Ministry citing a further 40% rise in the first half of 2011. In the meantime, Greeks have had poorer access to healthcare as hospital budgets have been slashed . WHO commissioned the report to review inequities among countries in the European Region and recommend policies to bridge the gaps. Since the spring of 2010, Greece has been dependent on bailouts from the International Monetary Fund and other European countries . Stringent austerity measures have failed to revive the Greek economy, instead fuelling sustained public anger . In September , thousands of civil servants marched through Athens as part of a two - day national strike against planned job cuts . http://m.aljazeera.com/story/2013112681147419888 |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by gidigbi(m): 1:38pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
Things we do for money. Try that in my country (Nigeria) and see what becomes of you. Anyways thanks to Baba God, Otunba Seun 1 of nairaland, @OP, Glo data and the good people of nairaland for allowing me hit the FTC button.... .... 2 Likes |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by iterator25: 2:00pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
gidigbi: Things we do for money. Try that in my country (Nigeria) and see what becomes of you.some Nigerians don de form gay collect asylum wetin you know 6 Likes |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by lovat(m): 2:34pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
Later some people will be disturbing us with Greek Visas and how there are oppoutunities there. 4 Likes |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Underground: 8:27pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
WHO has come out to state that this report was made in error. http://rt.com/news/who-apologize-greece-hiv-331/ So calm down folks 2 Likes |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by isalegan2: 10:21pm On Nov 26, 2013 |
That's crazy! Ain't nobody gonna do that! |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Otunbab: 5:33pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Now that's what I call NEWS. DEMMM 1 Like |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by rubii09: 5:36pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
#team-wetin-concern-us# 1 Like |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by kstyle2(m): 5:36pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Sinzu is sinzu....tinz wey pple fit do 4 cash |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by adexsimply(m): 5:38pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Nobody: 5:38pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
wow Wonders shall never end.... 1 Like |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Lilimax(f): 5:39pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Ego di na ogwu ( if you understand what I meant) 1 Like |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by tyogdaniel(m): 5:43pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
The claim has been retracted by WHO,though there has been a rise in cases of self-infection there's no proof it was intentional or for any handout.It was probably due to sharing of needles with infected peeps when taking hard drugs.Aljazeera later made it clear On a light note ;things like that can only happen in the Eastern part of Giant of Africa. Anything for d moni.Its not an insult o. 2 Likes |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Brymo: 5:43pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
I didnt want to comment on dis,but sha nawo o. |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Nobody: 5:43pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Shout out to them!! |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Nobody: 5:44pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Shout out to them!! 2 Likes |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Briel33: 5:45pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Y can't I continue struggling till da time of change comes? 1 Like |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by LeStylo: 5:46pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Well someone said they were out of recession |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by ichommy(m): 5:47pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Eh eh, another Yabaleft Candidate. |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by ichommy(m): 5:48pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
lovat: Later some people will be disturbing us with Greek Visas and how there are oppoutunities there. Hehehe |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by ifebosco: 5:51pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
i have seen nigerians and some other citizens from Eastern europe in france taken drugs for mental people,just to have resident permit and social benefits.welcome to europe 1 Like |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by erniok(m): 5:58pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Which part of the world has austerity measures worked.SAP failed here. |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by slimthugchimee(m): 5:59pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
tyogdaniel: The claim has been retracted by WHO,though there has been a rise in cases of self-infection there's no proof it was intentional or for any handout.It was probably due to sharing of needles with infected peeps when taking hard drugs.Aljazeera later made it clearguy stop beliving what europeans say anyhow they dont want us to know they are in crises so they changed it if its africa they wont waste time to say it mtchww just like they said that the terrorist leader in kenya westgate mall attack bribed her way through naija police mtchwww why them no change am ... 4 Likes |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by gidigbi(m): 5:59pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
iterator25: some Nigerians don de form gay collect asylum wetin you know Oga/Madam, to form gay collect asylum na the same as injecting HIV into ones system?. As you talk am, asylum na another way to waka out of naija but if our naija brethren inject HIV them go fit get access to the $950?. By chance, shey you go fit advise person make he/she inject HIV just to travel obodo oyibo?... Now i don tell you wetin I know ... |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by vivaciousvivi(f): 6:01pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Such a defeatist attitude. |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by IAMBREEZY: 6:01pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Nawa o |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by duni04(m): 6:07pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
isale_gan2: That's crazy! Ain't nobody gonna do that!Lol see u. Let dem introduce that scheme in Nigeria and u'll see begging to get infected. $950 is like 150,000 naira per month. That's what some bankers in Nigeria earn |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Nobody: 6:14pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
*screams* OSENOBUA |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by haykayforreal(m): 6:17pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
iterator25: some Nigerians don de form gay collect asylum wetin you knowbeta dnt be deceivd abt gay tin,dem do am 2 secure permanent visa 4 USA so,if interestd,u can also go ahead |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by Ajiswaggs(m): 6:26pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
Maddest pple everliveth 1 Like |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by everyday: 6:34pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
This is what poverty can do |
Re: Greeks Self- Inject HIV To Claim $950 In Monthly Health Benefits by 500GP: 6:34pm On Nov 27, 2013 |
GREECE N IGBO (NIGERIA )BE 5 N 6 2 Likes |
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