Martina Penazzato

Dr. Martina Penazzato is the paediatric lead for the HIV, Hepatitis and STIs Department at WHO Headquarter in Geneva. Over the last 15 years, in addition to providing major contribution to several Guidelines development processes in the areas of HIV, TB and child health, she has contributed to shape the paediatric HIV research agenda and provided technical assistance to several countries in the African region and globally. In her current role she leads the work of WHO on paediatric treatment and care and contributes to a number of global initiatives to improve access to better medicines for children and investigation of new ARVs for pregnant and lactating women.

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