#ISSAD2026 was such an amazing conference! Honored to continue the fight against GBS disease with everyone there. Many thanks to the organizers! Looking forward to the next ISSAD already!
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Now that our #ISSAD2026 delegates are back home and settled into their routines, we want to say a huge THANK YOU for making the 4th International Symposium on Streptoccocus agalactiae disease so impactful.
#GBS #ISSAD2026
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We are honored to have our CEO Marti Perhach on the Parent Voice Committee for the #ISSAD2026 Global Conference on GBS in Nairobi, Kenya Feb 23-25 along with Oliver and Jane Plumb of Group B Strep Support in the UK and Julie Nyanchama of the Kenya Medical Research Institute.
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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.
#ISSAD #GlobalHealth
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The science of GBS vaccines is advancing rapidly, but how do we implement them? In Plenary 4, we look at the evidence and economics behind the rollout.
#ISSAD2026 #GBS #GlobalHealth
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Plenary 3 at #ISSAD2026 has the architects of the next generation of maternal immunisation.
From the lab bench to phase trials, this is where the future of neonatal protection is being written.
#ISSAD2026 #VaccineDevelopment #GBS #GlobalHealth
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Plenary 1 at #ISSAD2026 is diving deep into the Disease Burden & Surveillance of Group B Strep. We’re moving beyond the basics to look at infant impact, adult disease, and the genetic "fingerprints" of GBS across the globe.
From Evidence to Action.
#ISSAD2026 #GBS #FromEvidenceToAction
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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
#FromEvidencetoAction #GBS #ISSAD
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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
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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
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Great to see the PROTECT network featured at #ISSAD2026! We are proud to support this project advancing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease burden estimation, surveillance, and maternal vaccines confidence.🤝
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Will you be attending #ISSAD2026?
Make sure to connect with the #PROTECTnetwork & learn about the partners’ work on #GBS disease burden estimation, surveillance & #MaternalVaccines confidence.
Find details here➡️ tinyurl.com/3ucjhwsk
@issadgbs.bsky.social @globalhealthedctp3.bsky.social
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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
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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
#ISSAD #GBS #MaternalHealth
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Prof. Jane Daniels is the mind behind GBS3; one of the largest GBS clinical trials. Her work is answering the question: Should we test every mother for GBS, or stick to risk-factor strategies?
Don't miss her session at #ISSAD2026
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
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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
#ISSAD #WHO #GBS #VaccineDevelopment #GlobalHealth
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By partnering with KMA, #ISSAD2026 strengthens its ties with local clinicians who are at the heart of patient care.
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Kenya Medical Association (KMA) are in #ISSAD2026 with a mission to champion the welfare of doctors and the health of the public.
We look forward to a symposium enriched by the expertise of Kenya’s medical professionals.
#ISSAD2026 #KMA #PublicHealth #GBS
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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.
#ISSAD #MaternalHealth #PublicHealth
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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!
#ISSAD #GlobalHealth #Nairobi
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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
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From groundbreaking clinical trials to national surveillance, KEMRI has been In Search of Better Health for over 40 years. Now, they are helping host #ISSAD2026.
Join us in Nairobi to bridge the gap between world-class research & life-saving policy.
#GBS #MaternalHealth
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Dr. Mandale’s current work is pivotal to #ISSAD2026 and the regulation of Group B streptococcus prevention. By supporting post-authorization monitoring, she ensures that regulatory decision-making is rooted in robust, real-world evidence.
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Delighted to have the Kenya Paediatric Research Consortium (@keprecon) at #ISSAD2026!
We look forward to their valuable contributions to our sessions on surveillance and vaccine implementation!
#GBSPrevention #KEPRECON #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth
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Welcoming Prof. Michelle Groome to #ISSAD2026!
With 20 years of expertise in infectious diseases & vaccinology, Prof. Groome has been a driving force in vaccine trials and disease surveillance.
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
#GBS #MaternalHealth #MIRNA #GlobalHealth
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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
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How do we translate national surveillance into life-saving vaccines?
Ask Prof. Shamez Ladhani at #ISSAD2026.
Don't miss his session in Nairobi!
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
#GBS #InfectiousDisease #Vaccines #PublicHealth
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Dr. Roberto Adamo is a veteran of the vaccine industry with nearly two decades of experience leading projects at GSK & @novartis.bsky.social
At #ISSAD2026, he will share his expertise on glycoconjugate vaccines & the platforms enabling the next generation of life-saving interventions.
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Prof Alfred Osoti stands at the forefront with the leaders shaping women’s health in Kenya and beyond.
We are honored to have him share his insights at #ISSAD2026 this February!
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
From Evidence to Action.
Register: issad.org/registration
#GBS #GlobalHealth
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With just 25 spots left in the room, the window to join the most critical GBS vaccine dialogue of the decade is closing.
Register to secure your seat: issad.org/registration
From Evidence to Action.
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya
#GBSAwareness #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS
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