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

Discover the power of grassroots activities in improving health outcomes

 

Explore our BFA Resource centre featuring stories by the Penta Brighter Future Award winners and learn effective strategies to engage communities in research. Join us in celebrating their remarkable efforts and be inspired to make a difference.

 

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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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

Empowering youth through education and advocacy: An interview with Dr. Noella Pereira 

03 Dec, 2024

It was in my early days as a Penta Young Reporter that I was given the opportunity to interview the highly regarded Paediatric HIV consultant, Dr. Noella Pereira from the…
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EU takes the lead in the search for new mpox treatments

28 Nov, 2024

As the monkeypox virus continues to pose a threat to global health, EU-funded researchers are working together with international partners to manage the disease and protect the most vulnerable. This…
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A generation at risk, the AMR threat to children in Africa

26 Nov, 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as defined by the WHO, occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to medications. This is a growing global health crisis because AMR makes infections…
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How can we engage youth in Research & Development initiatives? RECAP with the RBDCOV Community Advisory Panel

25 Oct, 2024

ReCAP is a series of interviews with the members of the RBDCOV Community Advisory Panel that will explore the world of community engagement in EU projects and the importance of…
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AMR, bacterial transmission and infections in the neonatal unit: 5 questions for the NeoIPC Microbiology Team

17 Oct, 2024

The Laboratory of Medical Microbiology at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, plays a crucial role in the NeoIPC project, acting as the central microbiology laboratory for its various studies. Recently, we had…
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