Working to stop GBS infection in babies
Our upcoming annual conference is scheduled for Wednesday, 15 May 2024. Group B Strep is the leading cause of severe infection in newborn babies in the UK. Our one-day virtual conference will bring together leading experts […]
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge has found that one in 200 newborns are admitted to neonatal units with sepsis caused by group B Strep, around 10 times higher than the […]
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We were delighted to represent the charity at the 3rd international conference on group B Strep (known as ISSAD), held in Brazil from 16-18 October 2023. We were very grateful to the organisers, who kindly […]
The Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report 2021 by MBRRACE-UK, covering data from January to December 2021, has revealed that mortality rates increased across the UK in 2021, after seven years of continuous reduction. From 2013 to […]
Group B Strep is the leading cause of meningitis in babies under three months, so it’s been a thrilling week with the launch of the Meningitis Flag! The flag embodies the global movement’s spirit, representing […]
L-R Steve Brine MP and GBSS Chief Executive Jane Plumb MBE Last week we organised an event in Parliament to talk with MPs about group B Strep and how they can help improve awareness and […]
Researchers conducting a study in South Africa to test a vaccine given to pregnant women to protect their babies from life-threatening group B Strep infection has yielded promising results. The vaccine, developed by Pfizer, has […]
The UK Government has pledged to take nationwide measures to improve the safety of maternity services in England following a damning report into poor care in East Kent that led to avoidable deaths. At least […]
Our new survey* reveals that new and expectant UK parents are still not receiving vital information about group B Strep. Two-thirds of new and expectant mothers are not receiving any information about group B Strep […]
