Grotesque

WHO's sick joke

revere | May 20, 2007

Indonesia's Health Minister, Siti Fadilah Supari, has joined WHO's Executive Board. The Detikcom news website reports Siti Fadilah Supari has been elected unanimously during the 60th World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva, The health minister says the nomination represents world recognition and appreciation of Indonesia's active role in coping with global health problems. (Radio Australia) Sort of like George Bush giving the Medal of Freedom to the architects of the Iraq War, I guess. I had a hard time deciding what tag to put on this, although "Humor? (sarcasm)" seemed the most appropriate…

Advertisment

Donate

ScienceBlogs is where scientists communicate directly with the public. We are part of Science 2.0, a science education nonprofit operating under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Please make a tax-deductible donation if you value independent science communication, collaboration, participation, and open access.

You can also shop using Amazon Smile and though you pay nothing more we get a tiny something.

Science 2.0

Science Codex

WHO's sick joke

Weekend Diversion: Fluoridated Water: Science, Scams and Society

Weekend Diversion: Celebrate the Universe ― and Carl Sagan ― with me!

Truth or Truthiness: How does a thoughtful skeptic distinguish?