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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
February 18, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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
February 16, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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
February 13, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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
February 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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
February 12, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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
February 11, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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
February 11, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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
February 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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
February 10, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Dr. Martha Mandale serves as Principal Regulatory Officer within Kenya's Pharmacy and Poisons Board, her focus residing at the intersection of pharmacovigilance and maternal-neonatal health.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #VaccineSafety #GBS
February 9, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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
February 4, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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
February 3, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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.
February 3, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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
January 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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
January 29, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Dr. Nisar’s work is at the cutting edge of implementation research.

Join #ISSAD2026 to hear him discuss the critical bridge between GBS research and real-world health policy.
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi

From Evidence to Action.

#GBS #MaternalHealth #AgaKhanUniversity
January 29, 2026 at 5:53 AM
As an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and clinical researcher at @makerere University School of Medicine, Dr. Nakabembe is a leading authority on vaccine safety and immunogenicity during pregnancy.

Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅23 - 25 February,
📍Nairobi, Kenya

From Evidence to Action.

#GBS #MaternalHealth
January 28, 2026 at 1:24 PM
We're down to 30 registrations for #ISSAD2026!

Register to secure your seat: issad.org/registration

From Evidence to Action.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS
January 28, 2026 at 1:02 PM
We welcome Dr. Simon Procter, Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), to ISSAD 2026.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#LSHTM #GBS #GlobalHealth
January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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
January 27, 2026 at 7:25 AM
While teaching in Kenya, Dr. Anne Maina discovered a critical lack of GBS screening data & inspired her students to fill that gap, leading to a landmark publication on neonatal sepsis.

Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

From Evidence to Action.
January 26, 2026 at 1:53 PM
There's ONLY 40 registrations left for #ISSAD2026!

From Evidence to Action.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS
January 26, 2026 at 1:29 PM