According to the CDC, "GBS bacteria most commonly cause bacteremia, sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis in newborns." Be aware of the signs of possible GBS infection at gbsi.me/GBSsigns!

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

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

How much do you know about prenatal infection? Find out by taking our 10-question quiz! ​Share the quiz with friends to help spread awareness of prenatal infection! #groupBstrep surveymonkey.com/r/ML227PL

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

Parent hospital experiences following stillbirth Jennifer Kremkow and Jessica Lamberson www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

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

#Biochemistry lab finds #chemical solution for tackling #antibiotic resistance ... | #antibioticresistance | #bacteria | #fungi | #infections | #Bacteriophages | Via eurekalert .org

New guide aims to tame the chaos of #UTI care ... | #Infections | #UrinaryTractInfections | #antibiotic | #superbugs | By @umich.edu via @sciencex.bsky.social

#Stillbirth is largely preventable, yet remains invisible due to #stigma & under-reporting. Prof Neelam Aggarwal calls for equity, stronger data & political commitment to reach the global of 12 or fewer #stillbirths for every 1000 births. #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA #EndStillbirths

Submit your Abstract for the 2026 #IDSOG Annual Meeting by March 22 to secure your chance to present at the premier event in infectious diseases for OB/GYN: www.idsog.org/2026-annual-...

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

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

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

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

#Antibiotic resistance is rising ... | #Antibioticresistance | #infections | #superbugs | #microbes | #bacteria | Via the-scientist .com

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.

There's ONLY 40 registrations left for #ISSAD2026! From Evidence to Action. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

With less than 50 seats left for the main event, now is the time to get your questions answered. We’re going LIVE with Dr. Hellen Barsosio on X and LinkedIn to help you prepare for #ISSAD2026! Clear your calendar for JAN 27, 7PM EAT. Got a question? Leave it in the comments.

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

Ever wonder how we track the impact of Group B Strep across the population? Meet Namrata Prasad, an epidemiologist at the CDC. Find her at #ISSAD2026 📅24 - 26 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya From Evidence to Action. Register: issad.org/registration #CDC #GBS

How #light suppresses #virulence in an #antibiotic-resistant #pathogen ... | #antibioticresistance | #bacteria | #photosynthesis | #biofilms | #Pseudomonas | Via @sciencex.bsky.social

We are officially down to our final 50 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

There's still time to register! Join us to learn from vaccine uptake expert Dr Kerrie Wiley on protecting mothers and babies from vaccine-preventable diseases! Register now at members.gbsresearchconnect.org/Events – non-members are welcome! #groupBstrep

How #bacteria navigate complex environments without changing their playbook ... | #Salmonella | #Ecoli | #flagella | #tumble | Via @sciencex.bsky.social

It's just one week away! Join us to learn from vaccine uptake expert Dr Kerrie Wiley on protecting mothers and babies from vaccine-preventable diseases! Register now at members.gbsresearchconnect.org/Events – non-members are welcome! #groupBstrep #PreventPrenatalInfections

Oliver Plumb FRSA, Advocacy & Information Manager at Group B Strep Support (GBSS), is a moderator for #ISSAD2026! He ensures GBS remains a priority on the national health agenda. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #ISSAD2026 #GBS #FromEvidencetoAction#PublicHealth #MaternalHealth

Save the Date for ISSAD2026! 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya Three days of cutting-edge science, policy breakthroughs, and powerful networking to help shape the future of GBS prevention! Register: issad.org/registration #GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

📊 Led by @zanleisher.bsky.social, our newly published global scorecard tracks progress on ending preventable #stillbirths and improving bereavement care. It shows where countries are on track, falling short, or missing data entirely 🌍 🔗 shorturl.at/5Skm9 #EndStillbirths @isastillbirth.bsky.social

#Antibodies' decoy tactics for outmaneuvering #pathogens could inspire next-generation treatments ... | #microbes | #infection | #Ecoli | #bacteria | By @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social via @sciencex.bsky.social

Recognize the signs of infection! GBS is a fast-acting type of bacteria so it is imperative that everyone who takes care of your baby knows the signs of possible GBS infection in babies and how to respond. gbsi.me/GBSsigns

Join us to learn from vaccine uptake expert Dr Kerrie Wiley on protecting mothers and babies from vaccine-preventable diseases! Register now at members.gbsresearchconnect.org/Events – non-members are welcome! #groupBstrep #PreventPrenatalInfections @isastillbirth.bsky.social @issadgbs.bsky.social

This is a must-attend conference for all those involved in furthering GBS research and disease prevention!

Top #Microbiology Stories of 2025 ... | #microbes | #arsenic | #food | #pathogens | Via the-scientist .com

Group B Strep kills newborns within hours. PATH and partners are developing a maternal vaccine to protect babies before they’re born—now in first-in-human trials. A safe vaccine could save lives worldwide. Support PATH's work: https://bit.ly/3X5C8y0 #VaccinesWork #MaternalHealth

Tiny #viral switch offers hope against #drug-resistant #bacteria ... | #drugresistance | #infections | #antibioticresistance | #bacteriophages | #phage | Via eurekalert .org

REGISTRATION IS ONGOING! Join researchers, clinicians, and policy experts at #ISSAD2026 to connect face-to-face with the global leaders whose papers you cite. Register here: www.issad.org/registration #ISSAD2026 #FromEvidencetoAction #GBS #research #MaternalHealth #Global #health

Study links #gut and #bloodstream #infections in #newborns within sub-Saharan #Africa for the first time ... | #bacteria | #sepsis | #hospitalization | #Children | By @lstmnews.bsky.social via @sciencex.bsky.social

Prof. Klugman leads programs focused on pneumonia, meningitis, and antimicrobial resistance, all critically connected to the GBS fight. He will be at #ISSAD2026 From Evidence to Action. Register: issad.org/registration #GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026

Test your knowledge of #groupBstrep! Take our 10-question quiz and see how much you know about GBS! Share the quiz with a friend to help spread awareness of group B strep! surveymonkey.com/r/KDVTSX3

Take advantage of our Early Bird registration period and secure your place: www.issad.org/registration #ISSAD2026 #FromEvidencetoAction #GBS #research #MaternalHealth #Global #health

How a pioneering trial is using old #drugs to save #babies from #sepsis ... | #infection | #newborns | #antibiotics | #NeoSep1 | Via @theguardian.com

REGISTRATION OPEN! Join researchers, clinicians, and policy experts at #ISSAD2026 to connect face-to-face with the global leaders whose papers you cite. Early Bird registration: www.issad.org/registration #ISSAD2026 #FromEvidencetoAction #GBS #research #MaternalHealth #Global

Additionally, an effective maternal vaccine for #groupBstrep would potentially also offer protection for unborn babies in late gestation and up to several months of age! Register for #ISSAD2026 at issad.org to connect with others about this public health challenge.

Today is #WorldPrematurityDay. Let's raise awareness of preterm birth and the health concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Approximately 15 million babies are born preterm each year, accounting for about one in 10 of all babies born worldwide.

In honor of the late Dr. Eddie Méndez, @fredhutch.org is seeking applications for the 8th Annual Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award which recognizes outstanding and diverse postdocs who are conducting cancer, infectious disease or basic science research. https://apply.interfolio.com/176955

This week, PATH is excited to participate in the @astmh.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Toronto. We'll present new insights into #malaria & other tropical diseases and share innovative, data-driven strategies addressing #GlobalHealth challenges. See our full schedule: bit.ly/4our9tT #TropMed25

Register to be part of the solution: www.issad.org/registration #ISSAD2026 #FromEvidencetoAction #GBS #research #MaternalHealth #Global #health