
Guinea-Bissau Halts US-Backed Hepatitis B Newborn Study Amid Global Ethical Backlash
A controversial CDC-funded hepatitis B trial in Guinea-Bissau has been stopped. Explore the ethical concerns and backlash.
October 23, 2026 • 5 min
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A controversial CDC-funded hepatitis B trial in Guinea-Bissau has been stopped. Explore the ethical concerns and backlash.
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A controversial CDC-funded hepatitis B trial in Guinea-Bissau has been stopped. Explore the ethical concerns and backlash.

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