Greenlanders are not ‘experimental subjects’, says minister as she decries US doctor’s visit
Health minister in Nuuk condemns doctor’s presence in US delegation as ‘deeply problematic’
TL;DR
- Greenland's government criticized the presence of US doctor Joseph Griffin with a US delegation in Nuuk.
- The health minister called the doctor's presence "deeply problematic," stating Greenlanders are not "experimental subjects."
- The government highlighted historical geopolitical interests and abuses in the territory's health sector.
- The prime minister reiterated that Greenland is not for sale and emphasized the right to self-determination.
- The US delegation's visit occurs amidst ongoing talks about Greenland's future and follows previous US interest in the island.
- Healthcare in Greenland is a sensitive topic due to past abuses, including an IUD scandal where women and girls were fitted with devices without consent.