Infectious diseases don't wait.
Neither do we

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

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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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Nominate your maternal and child health hero for a Penta Brighter Future Award (BFA)!

Nominations are open for individuals and organisations going above and beyond to improve health outcomes for newborns, children, adolescents and pregnant people affected by infectious diseases. Celebrate those making a meaningful difference!

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.

 

Current Penta studies around the World



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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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An economic perspective on neonatal infection prevention: 5 questions for the NeoIPC Health Economics team

02 Oct, 2025

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), a NeoIPC partner, has a long-standing interest and track record in evaluating the equity impact of health interventions, bringing their expertise in…
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THAI-CARES RSV Study completes enrollment of 120 children in Thailand in record time

19 Sep, 2025

The THAI-CARES RSV Study has successfully completed participant recruitment, reaching 120 children in just over nine weeks! This marks a significant milestone for the Penta-sponsored Phase II clinical trial,
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Penta opens nominations for the Brighter Future Award

15 Sep, 2025

Penta Child Health Research opened nominations for the Penta Brighter Future Award (BFA) on Monday, 15 September 2025, with entries accepted until 30 October 2025.
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Harnessing the potential of a co-design approach to improve access to the STOP-AIDS package in rural Zimbabwe

12 Sep, 2025

Shurugwi District, nestled in the Midlands province of Zimbabwe, around 350 kilometres southwest of the capital Harare, paints a picture common to many rural areas in the country. With an…
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First NeoIPC Surveillance reference report released, to help neonatal teams benchmark infection rates across units

08 Aug, 2025

The first NeoIPC Surveillance Reference Report is now available for download. This publication presents data collected from 26 neonatal units in Estonia, Germany, Greece, Italy,
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