FOXNews.com - WHO criticizes Amnesty International report describing North Korea's health system in shambles

FOXNews.com - WHO criticizes Amnesty International report describing North Korea's health system in shambles: "The World Health Organization found itself Friday in the strange position of defending North Korea's health care system from an Amnesty International report, three months after WHO's director described medicine in the totalitarian state as the envy of the developing world."

"Amnesty's report on Thursday described North Korea's health care system in shambles, with doctors sometimes performing amputations without anesthesia and working by candlelight in hospitals lacking essential medicine, heat and power. It also raised questions about whether coverage is universal as it — and WHO — claimed, noting most interviewees said they or a family member had given doctors cigarettes, alcohol or money to receive medical care. And those without any of these reported that they could get no health assistance at all."

"Asked Friday what countries were envious of North Korea's health, Chaib said she couldn't name any. But she highlighted the importance of maintaining the health body's presence in the country, where officials do their best to save lives despite 'persisting challenges.'"

"North Korea spends $1 per person per year on health care, the lowest level in the world"

WHO doesn't sound very credible.