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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…

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,

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…

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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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…