I am so happy that you made that post, because “the rich America subsidizing the rest of the poor countries” scenario occurred to me very quickly. Now you have given me the proof.
But, here is the problem with that gambit:
1. Why do poor Americans (leave me out) have to subsidize Europeans, Canadians, Japanese, Australians—to say nothing about the rich potentates and all their friends and relatives all around the world.
2. In other words, if the UN wants to help the poor in the world, why don’t they pony up the subsidy and provide it directly to the needy? That’s about the only legitimate job they have to do.
Because the UN has no money?!? is the quick answer. ;-) It is a game...if you had said “hey doc, I am going to have to pay for the meds out my pocket” I am sure you would have gotten a different (much cheaper) Rx. Especially since Mayo says: “A Blastocystis hominis infection usually clears up on its own. There are no proven treatments for these infections. But, if your symptoms don’t get better, your doctor may recommend trying certain medications.” Your Doc used a $400. 12-gauge shotgun on an ant?!?