Guinea-Bissau Denies Approving U.S.-Backed Newborn Hepatitis B Study

Guinea-Bissau has not approved a proposed U.S.-backed hepatitis B study in newborns, Health Minister Quinhin Nantote said Tuesday. He spoke after an emergency meeting with the Bandim Health Project, ethics officials and health agencies. Officials said they were surprised by reports that approval had been given, and rejected the terms in circulation.