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US-backed vaccine trial in African newborns halted
Original: Controversial US-backed vaccine trial in African newborns halted https:// lemmy.zip/post/73666679
A controversial vaccine trial funded by the United States and involving newborn babies in Africa has been halted. The news is circulating widely, with commenters debating the ethics of testing vaccines on infants in low-income countries and questioning what led sponsors to stop the trial. Further details on the trial's sponsors, location, and the reason for the halt have not been confirmed.
Why now: The suspension of a US-funded trial involving newborns touches on sensitive debates over medical ethics in Africa
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