socio-economic disparities

The United States is facing an unprecedented decline in its middle class, driven by economic hardship, stagnant wages, and the influx of illegal immigrants. This situation has left many Americans struggling to afford basic necessities such as healthcare and housing. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry’s influence over U.S. healthcare policies has resulted in corporate protectionism that prioritizes profits over public health. This article explores the paradox of the U.S. funding the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide affordable Indian generics to developing countries, while denying the same medications to its own citizens, many of whom now live in conditions comparable to those in third-world countries.