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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Meet the 2026 Penta Brighter Future Award (BFA) winners!

This prestigious biennial award recognises visionary leaders dedicated to dismantling health inequities in maternal and child infectious diseases, specifically targeting HIV, tuberculosis (TB), vaccine access and the fortification of fragile health systems.

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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International Women’s Day – Women in STEM

08 Mar, 2026

Women in STEM : the future catalysts for change STEM is ever changing. It is vast, innovative, and transformative. It pioneers the very way in which people live,
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Exclusion is a risk: rethinking how to protect pregnant individuals in research 

03 Mar, 2026

Written by Anna Maria Azzini, Stefania Vitali, Evelina Tacconelli, Catherine Fleming, Domenico Benvenuto and Federica Scanavini The historical tragedies linked to the use of medications during pregnancy that caused harm…
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Results from the D3/Penta 21 trial signal a new chapter for childhood HIV care 

02 Mar, 2026

For the approximately 2.4 million children and adolescents living with HIV today, managing health is a lifelong commitment that has traditionally relied on a daily three-drug regimen. While adults have…
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Penta joins BE READY, putting children and pregnant people at the heart of Europe’s pandemic preparedness

25 Feb, 2026

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, from mpox and avian influenza to Ebola and chikungunya, continue to threaten global health with the potential to trigger large-scale epidemics or pandemics. Recent outbreaks…
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Penta announces 2026 Brighter Future Award winners, honouring global champions of infectious disease equity

20 Feb, 2026

Padova, Italy – February 20, 2026 – In observance of the World Day of Social Justice, Penta Foundation ETS is proud to announce the recipients of the 
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