Africa protests against first COVID-19 vaccine trial faces scrutiny
In Johannesburg demonstrators oppose Africa's inaugural COVID-19 vaccine trial at University of the Witwatersrand. They cite risk, ethics, and perceived exploitation while WHO officials denounce racist comments about testing on the continent. Experts argue trials must meet global ethical standards.
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