Study of spatial emanator published in The Lancet
Results from the field trial of Guardian™ spatial repellent emanator have been published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases, which adds to the growing evidence for the use of this vector control tool in humanitarian settings. MENTOR has for many years led the piloting and testing of innovative tools to protect people and prevent diseases in […]
Vector-borne disease control in Burkina Faso
MENTOR is implementing vector-borne disease control activities in regions of Burkina Faso most affected by insecurity, displacement and a growing humanitarian crisis. In partnership with the IRC, we have focused on the provision and distribution of nets; information, education and communication activities; and training health workers in Sahel and Boucle de Mouhoun regions. These regions […]
Larviciding at mosquito breeding sites reduces risk of malaria in Maiduguri
In Goni Damgari, Maiduguri, malaria remains a major public health challenge with mosquitoes thriving in open breeding sites – especially during the rainy season. To address the high risk of malaria in the region, MENTOR supported the Borno Ministry of Health and State Malaria Elimination Programme to implement vector control activities over four months in […]
NTD control in Syria
Over 93,000 homes and 51,600 temporary shelters across Aleppo and Idleb Governorates were sprayed with WHO-approved insecticide to address the high threat of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the region. MENTOR carried out the large-scale Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) campaign in northwest Syria between May and September 2025 to protect more than 799,000 people, including many that have […]
Warning about the impact of funding cuts on mosquito-borne diseases
On World Mosquito Day we are sounding the alarm about the potential impact of funding cuts on global health programmes that prevent and treat mosquito-borne diseases. Already the effects are being felt across the world, hitting those in most vulnerable humanitarian settings the hardest. There is a real risk progress will stall, cases of diseases […]
WHO recommends new vector control tools for malaria
The World Health Organization has issued a new recommendation for the use of spatial repellents, an innovative vector control tool for the control of malaria. This new class of spatial emanators emit transfluthrin into the air repelling and killing mosquitoes whilst being safe for people. WHO’s prequalification of SC Johnson’s Shield and Guardian spatial repellents […]
New spatial repellent tool is distributed to refugee camps in South Sudan to protect against vector-borne diseases
An innovative vector control tool is being distributed across refugee camps and host communities in Jamjang and Renk, South Sudan, as part of an integrated malaria prevention campaign that aims to protect over 200,000 people. Field staff and trained volunteers are installing SC Johnson spatial repellents in shelters in communities at most risk of malaria. […]
MENTOR presents at a MoH event in Burkina Faso
The MENTOR Initiative held an event last Friday to formally present the organisation to senior members of the Ministry of Health and relevant partners in Burkina Faso. MENTOR’s expertise in vector control, particularly through an integrated vector management approach, was highlighted as essential in Burkina Faso where vector-borne diseases are increasing, and an integrated approach […]
World Malaria Day
MENTOR’s priority has also been malaria control in vulnerable settings – where people are most at risk because of factors such as conflict, extreme weather, forced displacement and a lack of healthcare. For over 20 years we have adapted and expanded how we work to respond effectively to public health challenges and the behaviour and […]
Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets
Providing physical protection against bites and kill mosquitoes resting on the nets surface.