Infectious diseases don't wait.
Neither do we

We protect children's futures from pregnancy through
adolescence with equitable science

Get to know us


Penta is an international independent scientific network dedicated to child health. Our work is the result of a passionate collaboration between healthcare professionals and researchers in 124 clinical sites and 26 cohorts across 27 countries around the world.

Through our studies and partnerships, we develop and deliver world-class research and training in paediatric infectious diseases to improve the lives of women and children, wherever they live.

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The next Penta Brighter Future Award (BFA) champions are coming soon!

Stay tuned as we get ready to introduce the inspiring individuals and organisations who will be recognised in the 2025-2026 edition of the Penta BFA for their outstanding contributions to maternal and child health. In the meantime, you can revisit the journeys and stories of the previous BFA winners in the BFA Resource Centre.

Penta Strategy 2025-2029: building on progress, driving strategic impact

Building on the results of our previous strategy, Penta’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan focuses on accelerating scientific impact through high-quality research and strategic partnerships, especially in regions with the greatest need.

Penta advocates for equitable access to healthcare across all activities and strives to engage with affected and at-risk communities to maximise impact.

 

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Penta continues to grow, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers and scientists worldwide to address a wide range of healthcare issues.
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No longer an afterthought: Why pandemic preparedness starts with mothers and infants

27 Dec, 2025

The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed annually on the 27th December. It was established by the United Nations in 2020 – in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic – with the overarching goal of promoting and emphasising the importance of global collaboration in the prevention of and preparedness for epidemics. Since the COVID-19…
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Strengthening Asian partnerships for children’s health: Penta visits Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Medicine

20 Nov, 2025

On 31 October, a Penta delegation travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand to meet with Thai collaborators. The meeting was hosted at the Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University, the…
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Strengthening paediatric HIV care: THRIVE AHD training in Mozambique

18 Nov, 2025

On 4-5 September 2025, THRIVE project partners convened in Maputo, Mozambique to deliver a targeted two-day training workshop focused on Hospital Care for the Severely Ill Child with Advanced HIV…
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PIDSP – PentaTr@ining Philippines 2025: Recapping the 3-day course reshaping paediatric care in the Philippines

24 Oct, 2025

The PENTA–PIDSP Scientific Program 2025, titled “Paediatric HIV, STIs, and Congenital Infections: Diagnosis, Management, and Care,” was a truly groundbreaking three-day interactive hybrid course — the first of its kind…
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Updated Penta/EACS HIV Treatment Guidelines 2025 are now available, with stronger focus on youth transition and personalised care

20 Oct, 2025

On 16th October 2025, the latest Penta/EACS HIV Treatment Guidelines were launched at the EACS Conference in Paris, offering clinicians recommendations that reflect the latest science to ensure the best possible care for…
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