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The PIPELINE‑RSV International Trial has reached an important milestone with the first official green light for site activation at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London,

A paper published in the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (AAC) reports that off-patent antibiotics, fosfomycin and flomoxef, when used at standard doses,

The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed annually on the 27th December. It was established by the United Nations in 2020 – in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic – 

On 31 October, a Penta delegation travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand to meet with Thai collaborators. The meeting was hosted at the Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University, the…

On 4-5 September 2025, THRIVE project partners convened in Maputo, Mozambique to deliver a targeted two-day training workshop focused on Hospital Care for the Severely Ill Child with Advanced HIV…

The PENTA–PIDSP Scientific Program 2025, titled “Paediatric HIV, STIs, and Congenital Infections: Diagnosis, Management, and Care,” was a truly groundbreaking three-day interactive hybrid course — the first of its kind…

On 16th October 2025, the latest Penta/EACS HIV Treatment Guidelines were launched at the EACS Conference in Paris, offering clinicians recommendations that reflect the latest science to ensure the best possible care for…

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…

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,

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.

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…

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,

A new clinical trial sponsored by Penta, named THAI-CARES RSV Study, launched in Thailand to investigate the safety,

Under the THRIVE project, Penta is advancing critical evidence to inform trainings, guidance, and best practices to strengthen care for children living with advanced HIV disease (AHD).

We are thrilled to announce that the Penta Young Reporters project has been awarded the “Excellence in Patient Programmes” award at the 2025 Communiqué Awards. This recognition celebrates innovation and…

The THRIVE project aims to optimise the implementation of STOP AIDS package through research and stakeholder collaboration. A key component of the project is the Paediatric Expert Advisory Group (PEAG),

We are pleased to share that Penta’s 2024 Annual Report is now available on our website. The past year was marked by increasing global instability and funding challenges.

SNIP-AFRICA is pleased to announce a major milestone in the fight against neonatal sepsis: the launch of the NeoSep1 clinical trial, which enrolled its first newborn at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape…