Guinea-Bissau police seize vaccine doses in inquiry into proposed newborn trial
Police in Guinea-Bissau raided the Bandim Health Project’s offices and seized hepatitis B vaccine doses intended for a proposed trial involving newborns. The operation is part of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the vaccines; officials have not said it proves any problem with their quality or safety.
The trial, led by Danish researchers Peter Aaby and Christine Stabell Benn, has drawn international criticism because its design could leave thousands of babies exposed to hepatitis B, which can cause lifelong infection and serious liver disease. The US CDC awarded the researchers $1.6 million in December, and reports said another $1.6 million was set aside in September, but Guinea-Bissau has not authorised the trial and its health minister says it is not moving forward.
- Police seized vaccine doses during an investigation in Guinea-Bissau.
- The proposed newborn trial has not been authorised.
- Researchers received a reported $1.6 million US grant.
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Originally published by Ars Technica as “Cops raid office of RFK Jr. allies planning “unethical” vaccine trial on babies”.