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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Experts fear unethical' vaccine trial in Africa is prototype' for US studies under RFK Jr

We are fearful that this is a prototype for other studies. The US could fund global studies with the similar ethical concerns as the Tuskegee experiment five or 10 or 100 times a year. It could be extraordinarily deadly.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Controversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa is cancelled

US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial for newborns in Guinea-Bissau was halted and cancelled over ethical concerns about withholding proven vaccines; redesign required before any restart.
fromKqed
2 months ago
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South Bay Lawmaker Slams Trump Admin's $1.6 Million Hepatitis B Study in West Africa | KQED

A U.S.-funded Hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau drew sharp criticism over ethics, potential harm from rolling back neonatal doses, and a nonstandard funding process.
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2 months ago
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South Bay Lawmaker Slams Trump Admin's $1.6 Million Hepatitis B Study in West Africa | KQED

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