By Jessica Donati Feb 18 (Reuters) - Guinea-Bissau's foreign minister has said his government has stopped a study funded by the Trump administration aiming to evaluate side effects of the life-saving ...

The health trial by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark has been suspended by Bissau-Guinean authorities.

Feb 2 (Reuters) - The junta that seized power in Guinea-Bissau in a coup in November has vowed to bring the revolutionary PAIGC party into government and has released its leader, former Prime Minister ...

The World Health Organization on Friday released a formal statement blasting a US-funded vaccine trial as “unethical,” because it would withhold an established, safe, and potentially lifesaving ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is an effective, and essential public health intervention, with a proven record. It prevents life‑threatening ...

African scientists have criticised a study of hepatitis B virus birth dose vaccination as being unethical. Gilbert Nakweya reports.

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 ...

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, ...

Giving some newborns in Guinea-Bissau an established hepatitis B treatment but not others is "unethical", it says.

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — In West Africa’s latest military takeover, soldiers in Guinea-Bissau followed up a disputed presidential election by seizing power last week in what some critics allege was a ...

Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in ...

Guinea-Bissau’s foreign minister said his government has stopped a study funded by US President Donald Trump’s administration aiming to evaluate side-effects of the life-saving hepatitis B vaccine, ...