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Guinea-Bissau has suspended a controversial US-funded hepatitis B vaccine study, igniting a debate over ethics, power, and national sovereignty in global health research. The decision was taken by Guinea-Bissau’s recently appointed health minister, who cited inadequate ethical review. The trial, led by Danish researchers, planned to withhold hepatitis B vaccines from some newborns, a design […]
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What You Need to Know Guinea-Bissau is a small coastal nation in West Africa, known for its archipelago of islands, rich biodiversity, and complex political history. Located along the Atlantic coast between Senegal and Guinea, the country blends mainland river systems with island life in the Bijagós Archipelago. Long shaped by agriculture, migration, and recurring […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has developed a data-based understanding of Guinea-Bissau through years of research into the country and by offering consulting services into a variety of its sectors. The country remains among the world’s 10 poorest nations largely due to its history of military coups and corrupt leadership, which […]
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The Department of Tourism and Handicrafts and United GB announced a new agreement to boost tourist numbers in Guinea-Bissau. Following a high-profile discussion, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Government´s Palace in the capital Bissau, by Mike Tavares, CEO of United GB, and Catarina Taborda, Tourism Secretary of Guinea-Bissau. The objective of the Memorandum of Understanding […]
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Travel & Tourism The Republic of Guinea-Bissau, a small, little-known country in western Africa just south of Senegal, is an ideal spot for adventurers seeking off-the-beaten-path travel opportunities. Though it is one of the world’s poorest nations and has limited tourist facilities, Guinea-Bissau has much to be commended, too: gorgeous beaches, ultra-fresh seafood, and a […]
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