Dr Hellen Barsosio

The big goal: healthy mums & babies | Scientist @KEMRI_Kenya & @LSTMnews | Global Fellow @womenlifthealth | YIA 2022 @ASTMH | CJ Science Leadership Fellow @GF

[Dr Hellen Barsosio @drbarsosio]

@VBargoria, the AK Team Kenya doctor & Chair of Sports Medicine at @KNH_hospital predicted this 12 years ago, in 2014! What a day to be alive!

Here is the future of sports medicine in Kenya, optimizing performance. Watch this space!

@Abbas_Gullet, @sarnquist, @Stanford_GCH

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

BREAKING VIDEO: Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person ever to win a regular marathon in under two hours, setting a new world record at the London Marathon in 1:59:30!

Kenyans invented running™

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Pneumonia is the #1 infectious killer of children, but vaccine costs can limit how many children are reached. New guidance from @WHO SAGE says that countries with strong PCV programs can switch to a reduced dosing schedule to save resources & expand reach. https://t.co/6ZAhxdD50K

[Issad.org @IssadOrg]

"Collaboration is the bridge between policy & impact."

We were honoured to host Ms MARY MUTHONI, CBS, HSC., Principal Secretary in the State Department for Public Health (@MOH_Kenya), at our gala dinner.

@KEMRI_Kenya

[Issad.org @IssadOrg]

We are extending a special registration window just for members of Eastern Africa Medical Professional Societies. You now have until February 10 to secure your spot at #ISSAD2026 in Nairobi!

#ISSAD #Paediatrics #Obstetrics #PublicHealthAfrica #GlobalHealth

[Issad.org @IssadOrg]

Dr. Roberto Adamo is a veteran of the vaccine industry with nearly two decades of experience leading projects at GSK and @novartis.

At #ISSAD2026, he will share his expertise on glycoconjugate vaccines and the platforms enabling the next generation of life-saving interventions.

[Issad.org @IssadOrg]

Dr. Victor Akelo, Director of Site Strategy and Implementation for the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network, is coming to #ISSAD2026!

📅23 - 25 February, 2026

Register: https://t.co/tBztVQNY2L

#CHAMPS #GlobalHealth #GBS #MaternalHealth

[Issad.org @IssadOrg]

Count down to our last 15 registrations for #ISSAD2026!

Register to secure your seat: https://t.co/tBztVQNY2L

From Evidence to Action.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

[Issad.org @IssadOrg]

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

[Issad.org @IssadOrg]

We're down to 30 registrations for #ISSAD2026!

Register to secure your seat: https://t.co/tBztVQNY2L

From Evidence to Action.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

[Issad.org @IssadOrg]

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.

[Issad.org @IssadOrg]

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.

[Gates Foundation @gatesfoundation]

Mark your calendars for this year’s #Goalkeepers2030 event. On September 22nd, changemakers from around the world will come together to discuss how we can build a world where the deadliest childhood diseases become ancient history.

Watch live at: https://t.co/lEd7ukeYgn

[MIRNA @MIRNAfricaAsia]

As part of 🇧🇩’s contribution to #MIRNA, a field visit observed routine #MaternalImmunisation in rural areas. 🌍 Robust systems, data-driven planning, and community engagement enable #EPI to reach remote settings, demonstrating resilience. #MIRNABangladesh

[Elkanah Mbaka 🇰🇪 @ElkanahMbaka]

Sometimes i actually forget how iconic Wangari Maathai was. PhD in 1971? Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 making her the first African woman to do it.
Even Karura forest is standing today because of her, what a badass woman!

[Dr Hellen Barsosio @drbarsosio]

Well done Kenya! @moh

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO has validated #Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem, making it the 10th country to reach this important milestone.

Read more: https://t.co/CVeovdl1g6

[Global Health Uganda @GHU_Official]

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Ruth, Carol, Dr. Batte, Prof. Opoka, Prof Chandy and Dr. Andrea on this publication.

[Prof. Nikolai Slavov @slavov_n]

bioRxiv has a dedicated section for negative results.

Use it.

Share negative results.
Your colleagues will appreciate it.

[National Vaccines & Immunization Program Kenya @VaccinesKenya]

Missing routine vaccines increases the risk of disease outbreaks like measles. The Immunisation Catch-Up is closing the immunity gap by reaching those who missed their vaccinations. Let us come together to end vaccine-preventable diseases.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Excellent solidarity, commitment and pledges of over $9 billion funding to @gavi and to saving lives with vaccines.

Thank you to all the leaders who have chosen to invest in children's health #ForOurFuture.

https://t.co/1mdD5pvBKW

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

Global estimates show that over 100,000 children younger than 5 years die each year from RSV.

97% of these deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries.

A new letter discusses how @gavi support for RSV immunisation will advance health equity: https://t.co/AFeyGTAvBf