Contentious Guinea-Bissau Vaccine Trial Halted Amid Ethical Concerns
Published on: Feb. 18, 2026, 10:33 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Guinea-Bissau has halted a controversial U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine study, which drew criticism for ethical concerns and links to debunked autism theories. The study aimed to examine side effects including autism in newborns, prompting concerns from scientists and U.S. senators. The debate reveals political tensions affecting public health research.
