
Hepatitis B Vaccine Study in Africa Halted Amid Controversy
A US-funded study in Guinea-Bissau investigating hepatitis B vaccines in newborns has been cancelled due to ethical concerns regarding the withholding of proven preventative vaccines in a high-risk population. Experts raised concerns about the study's design, emphasizing the importance of ethical research practices and the need for evidence-based policies that prioritize public health. This cancellation underscores the critical role of ethical oversight in medical research, particularly in vulnerable populations.






















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