The massive order of drugs for erectile dysfunction has caused a stir in Brazil – now the cause has a facet richer: because the armed forces have also reportedly ordered penile prostheses. The military paid $645,000 for the implants, a congressman reported.
In Brazil, it often happens that even essential medicines are missing. The fact that the military had placed a huge order for sexual enhancers caused outrage. The Defense Department justified the purchase by saying the pills were intended for patients with high blood pressure in their lungs.
Does the Ministry for the Purchase of Penile Implants also have such an explanation ready? Of the Congressman Elias Vaz further revealed that it “authorized the purchase of 60 penile prostheses”. He demanded an explanation. “Our question is, why is the Bolsonaro government spending public money on these prostheses?” Vaz said. Brazil’s population struggles to get medicine, while the government is treating “a small group with expensive prosthetics”.
Medicines too expensive – corruption in the game?
Earlier, the deputy pointed out that the army had ordered 35,000 pills against erectile dysfunction for the Brazilian armed forces. “Our hospitals don’t have enough medicine and (President Jair) Bolsonaro and his people are using government money to buy the little blue pill,” he alluded to the sexual enhancer Viagra. When buying the tablets, only “Sildenafil” was mentioned – this is the active substance in the blue pill. He also locates corruption – because the price of the drugs was higher than usual.
Source: Krone
I’m Wayne Wickman, a professional journalist and author for Today Times Live. My specialty is covering global news and current events, offering readers a unique perspective on the world’s most pressing issues. I’m passionate about storytelling and helping people stay informed on the goings-on of our planet.
