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Controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial to move forward in Guinea-Bissau

Reported by 3 outlets from 2 countries, in 3 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.

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A controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial involving newborns is proceeding in Guinea-Bissau. Researchers from Denmark are conducting the trial, which is partially funded by the United States. The study plans to withhold the vaccination from thousands of newborns during their first six weeks of life. The transitional government of Guinea-Bissau has denied approving the clinical trial.

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  1. Controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial to move forward in Guinea-Bissau Headline of the event's most representative article · Africanews, 12 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Guinea-Bissau. Other places involved: United States. See on the map
  3. Reported by 3 outlets from 2 countries, in 3 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.3 articles · See all headlines

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Guinea-Bissau

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United States

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Mauritania1
Republic of the Congo1

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  1. First article seen: “Controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial to move forward in Guinea-Bissau”
  2. 1 new outlet, including “تجربة لقاح لحديثي الولادة تثير جدلا.. وغينيا بيساو تنفي الموافقة عليها”

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