Plenary 5 at #ISSAD2026 has taken us From Evidence to Action. We’re moving beyond the lab to talk about how we actually reach the mothers and babies who need these vaccines most.
Because a vaccine only works if it's accessible, sustainable, and safe for everyone.
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#ISSAD2026 is officially underway.
The fight against Group B Strep is in full swing, chaired by Dr Hellen Barsosio and supported by @kemri_ke and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Our official media partner is @willowhealthmedia
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How can we improve GBS diagnosis at the point of care? Nexsen Bio’s Prof. Vipul Bansal will be at #ISSAD2026
Session: Plenary C: Advancements in Diagnostics
Speaker: Prof. Vipul Bansal
Time: Tue, 24th Feb, 4:00 PM EAT
Venue: Hyatt Regency Westlands Nairobi (Muthithu)
#ISSAD #GBS #MaternalHealth
Based right here in Kenya at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Prof. Anthony Scott is a world-renowned medical epidemiologist.
See you at #ISSAD2026!
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
#ISSAD #GBS #WHOSAGE #GlobalHealth #MaternalHealth
As a member of WHO SAGE, Prof. Fiona Russell doesn't just study vaccines, she helps decide how they are used to save lives globally.
Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
#ISSAD #GBS #WHOSAGE #GlobalHealth #MaternalHealth
Dr. Karen Puopolo’s career is in translating basic science into clinical practice.
Most notably, Dr. Puopolo has been instrumental in leading the revised U.S. national guidance for managing infants at risk for GBS disease.
Find her at #ISSAD2026
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Dr. Gaurav Kwatra will be at #ISSAD2026.
He has led multi-country studies across Africa and South Asia, making his insights into the immunology of mothers and newborns vital for our mission.
Find him at #ISSAD2026
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Prof. Violet Naanyu is a speaker at #ISSAD2026!
She is a champion of community-engaged research and human-centered design, ensuring that global health solutions are built alongside the people they serve.
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Registration for #ISSAD2026 is officially CLOSED!
We are overwhelmed by the incredible response from the scientific and medical community. Thank you to everyone who joins us in the fight against Group B Strep.
See you in the green city under the sun!
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Dr. Ignacio Esteban is a pediatrician and epidemiologist whose career has been defined by a commitment to maternal and neonatal health.
Welcome to the #ISSAD2026 lineup, Ignacio! 👏
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
#ISSAD #MaternalHealth #GBS #NewbornSafety
Keprecon has been a driving force in pediatric advocacy and maternal health research in East Africa. Their participation at #ISSAD is crucial as we work toward global solutions for GBS prevention.
We are proud to have Prof. Kwaku Poku Asante at #ISSAD2026!
His insights on conducting high-impact clinical research in the African context will be invaluable.
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
#GBS #ISSAD #Epidemiology #GlobalHealth
Save the Date for #ISSAD2026!
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
Three days of cutting-edge science, policy breakthroughs, and powerful networking.
From Evidence to Action.
Register: issad.org/registration
#GBSAwareness #MaternalHealth #ISSAD #GBS
Honored to announce Dr. Stephanie Schrag for #ISSAD2026!
✔️ 25 years leading @CDCgov GBS & Neonatal Sepsis programs
✔️ Co-led CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness team
✔️ Author of 180+ publications
✔️ WHO scientific contributor
Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
#GBS #CDC #ISSAD
SO MANY TWITTER PEOPLE COMING TO MY TOWN FOR WORLDCON AND I CANNAE MEET ANYONE UNTIL NEXT WEEK. #issad
