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

The winners of Penta’s Brighter Future Award have been announced, and their exceptional work is now available for everyone to witness!

Dive into their captivating videos to gain insights into their work and passion to improve health outcomes for children and women.

 

 

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 110 centres across 31 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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Latest News

Penta’s Young Reporters at the International Workshop on Pediatrics and HIV 2024

22 Jul, 2024

Arriving at the International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV 2024, we felt a mix of nerves and excitement, knowing we were about to be surrounded by experts who spend their…
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PediCAP trial findings disseminated to Mozambican healthcare community

16 Jul, 2024

The PediCAP trial team is pleased to announce the successful completion of a series of dissemination meetings aimed at sharing trial results with key stakeholders in Mozambique. These meetings targeted…
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SUPPORT project launches to equip the next generation of African experts to fight childhood HIV 

11 Jul, 2024

A new collaborative project called SUPPORT has officially launched to train the next generation of researchers who will focus on preventing mortality among these children. The SUPPORT initiative, funded by…
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PentaTr@ining Oman 2024: Working together to tackle vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in maternal and child health

28 Jun, 2024

From 14 to 16 May, 2024, PentaTr@ining in collaboration with UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO) and with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), brought together over 50…
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Significant advancements and fifteen month extension for the RBDCOV project

25 Jun, 2024

The European Commission has granted a 15-month extension to the RBDCOV project, allowing researchers additional time to recruit volunteers for the HH-3 clinical trial. This trial assesses the efficacy, tolerability,…
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