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 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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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

How the PIPELINE-RSV trial is putting pregnant people and babies at the centre of research  

28 Apr, 2025

Every year, World Immunisation Week reminds us of the power of vaccines to prevent disease, protect communities, and save lives. It’s also a time to ask: Who gets protected first,…
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Bridging care and research: the role of parent support groups in neonatal sepsis trials across Africa

23 Apr, 2025

SNIP-AFRICA, an African-European consortium led by Penta, is undertaking vital research to explore how parent support groups can significantly improve the involvement of families in crucial neonatal sepsis trials across…
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VERDI researchers contribute to landmark Mpox study published in The Lancet 

22 Apr, 2025

Researchers from the VERDI project Vivi Maketa, Placide Mbala-Kingebeni and Hypolite Muhindo-Mavoko, from the University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have contributed to a landmark study published…
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Call for proposals: Shape the next Penta Aperitivo webinars!

17 Apr, 2025

Are you passionate about advancing understanding and care in infectious diseases from pregnancy through adolescence? Do you have a compelling topic that could spark important discussions and expand our knowledge?…
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SNIP-AFRICA holds successful General Assembly Meeting in Tanzania

03 Apr, 2025

The SNIP-AFRICA General Assembly meeting was held from 27-28 March 2025 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together representatives from 12 institutions across Africa and Europe, delegates from the Bill…
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