We are an international
independent scientific network

devoted to advancing research on optimising the prevention,
diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in children globally

Linking experts from
around the world

in an independent global collaboration that seeks to standardize
best practices across disease areas and populations

Sharing values and goals

such as flexibility, commitment and transparency

Researching the right drug
and the right dose

to generate the scientific data necessary to market drugs
at doses that are safe and effective for children

Understanding the
immune response

so as to harness the body's response
to HIV and antiretrovirals

Fighting
antimicrobial resistance

to ensure effective treatments are available
for common infections for generations to come

Paving the way for women,
children and their families

to make powerful informed decisions about their health
and healthcare and improve the quality of their lives

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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 more than 130 centres across 29 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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Current Penta studies around the World

Always expanding

Penta continues to grow, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers and scientists worldwide to address a wide range of healthcare issues.

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Latest News

The SUPPORT project kick-off meeting: Advancing research on post-discharge mortality in children with HIV

26 Mar, 2025

The burden of childhood illness does not end at hospital discharge. Many children living with HIV, especially in low-resource settings, remain at risk of severe complications and even death in…

Advanced HIV disease in children: generating evidence to address an urgent challenge through the THRIVE project

26 Mar, 2025

The global fight against HIV has made significant strides. Increased antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage for pregnant women living with HIV has led to a dramatic decrease in perinatal infections (1).…

More NICUs join study to investigate Kangaroo Care’s effectiveness in reducing infections in preterm babies

19 Mar, 2025

11 new neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Greece, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom have joined NeoDeco, a European multicenter study investigating whether optimised Kangaroo Care can reduce infection rates in preterm babies. The study, sponsored by Fondazione Penta ETS, initially launched…

Breaking barriers: HIV, stigma, and youth mental health in the UK. By a Penta Young Reporter

05 Feb, 2025

Hi all, I am Kehlani, one of the Penta Young Reporters. This article is about how HIV and stigma can affect the mental health of young people and how social…

Penta demands full restoration of foreign aid after partial funding freeze reversal

30 Jan, 2025

Penta is calling for the immediate and full restoration of international health aid after the U.S. government partially reversed its funding freeze. While domestic restrictions on federal grants and loans…