The WHO says withdrawal is not complete until the US pays its debts.
With the addition of further evidence, the benefits could become an important consideration in decisions to vaccinate, the authors say.
Health officials in Guinea-Bissau say a committee reviewing the controversial study needs more information before it can make a final decision.
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