Cops raid office of RFK Jr. allies planning “unethical” vaccine trial on babies
Summary
Police in Guinea-Bissau raided the offices of Danish researchers who planned a hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborn babies. The trial faced strong criticism and has not been approved by local health officials. Guinea-Bissau authorities are now investigating the researchers’ work.Key Facts
- Guinea-Bissau police seized hepatitis B vaccine doses intended for a newborn trial.
- The Danish researchers, Peter Aaby and Christine Stabell Benn, lead the Bandim Health Project.
- The researchers have received $1.6 million in funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- The vaccine trial was criticized as “unethical” because it might expose babies to health risks.
- Guinea-Bissau’s government has not approved the trial and says no research will start without strict legal and ethical review.
- The Danish researchers are also under investigation in Denmark for alleged scientific misconduct.
- The police say the vaccine seizure is part of an investigation and does not prove any problems with the vaccines themselves.
- Health officials in Guinea-Bissau publicly denied that the trial would move forward after media reports suggested otherwise.
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