A working class suburb of Chile’s capital began handing out free Viagra to senior citizens on Wednesday because “an active sexuality improves the overall quality of life”, according to Lo Prado Mayor Gonzalo Navarrete.
About 1,500 residents of the working-class area are eligible to receive as many as four pills for the erectile dysfunction drug each month, the mayor said. They have to be at least 60 and be registered with the municipality’s health service.
The Mayor said he has assured about US$10,000 in financing for the program through the end of the year. Source: AP
Can I assume that this working class suburb has already dealt with all major health issues so the Mayor is focusing on the only remaining problem? Frankly I am not amused.
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