PentaTr@ining: HIV and Congenital Infections in Paediatric Settings

Our flagship hybrid programme comprises 6 in-depth, topical, and thought-provoking online training modules, in English language, on the management of HIV and congenital infections in paediatric settings. The course features an innovative mix of real-life clinical cases, live ‘Ask the Expert’ webinars, and dedicated tutoring from our panel of expert trainers. This rich online experience is further enhanced by a comprehensive face-to-face workshop in Italy.

In addition, we have been able to offer an online-only version of this training programme, delivered in multiple languages – including 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇷🇺 Russian, and now 🇫🇷 French!

Online Module Topics

  • Module 1: Children living with HIV
  • Module 2: Treating HIV in children
  • Module 3: Complexities of HIV, co-infections, and comorbidities
  • Module 4: Adolescents, sexual health, and living with HIV
  • Module 5: Preventing vertical transmission of HIV
  • Module 6: Congenital ‘SCORTCH’ infections

Our fully immersive training course is designed to improve the professional capacity of even the most remote and isolated caregivers to manage children, adolescents, and pregnant people living with HIV and other congenital infections.

The next edition of our interactive hybrid course (online + face-to-face) will take place from April to September 2026. Registrations will open in January 2026watch this space!


Fungal Infections in Paediatrics

Our in-depth online programme provides dynamic training modules delivered by an international panel of faculty experts, building on the combined know-how within the PentaTr@ining, EPMyN and Penta Fungal Infections Working Group infrastructures. Through a holistic and child-centred training model, our goal is to support the ongoing learning needs of healthcare workers worldwide who manage invasive fungal infections in children.

Course Details: 2026/27 – final dates to be confirmed


Viral Hepatitis in Children

This interactive online course aims to support the current global response to paediatric hepatitis. Our training programme addresses specific knowledge gaps in order to establish essential best practices for the management, treatment and prevention of viral hepatitis in children, adolescents and pregnant people.

Course Dates: 2026/27 – final dates to be confirmed


For more information please contact: pentatraining@pentafoundation.org

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