Indoor residual spraying addresses high rates of malaria in northern Nigeria
“After the flood disaster there were a lot of insects, especially the mosquitoes which really increased. Since MENTOR sprayed insecticide inside our houses there are no mosquitoes nor other insects.” – Aisha Muhammad, Bollori 2 ward, Maiduguri. In February, an indoor residual spraying campaign in flood-affected northern Nigeria was carried out to protect over 44,000 […]
New invasive mosquito detected in Angola
New research published in the Parasites & Vectors Journal, co-authored by MENTOR entomologists Gonçalo Martins Alves and Arlete Troco, reports the first detection of the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) in Angola. This important discovery was made during surveillance efforts supported by MENTOR targeting Anopheles stephensi – another invasive species – at key points of entry […]
Critical healthcare support after flooding in northern Nigeria last year
MENTOR continues to provide critical services and strengthen health systems in Maiduguri, Nigeria after flooding last year caused widespread damage to healthcare facilities, schools and other infrastructure, and the displacement of close to 400,000 people. The severe flooding impacted communities already struggling from the socio-economic crisis in the region, high rates of diseases and malnutrition, […]
New trial of vector control tools addressing Aedes begins in IDP camps in Nigeria.
A new field evaluation trial in Internally Displaced Person camps in Borno State will evaluate the effectiveness of two vector control products on the Aedes mosquito, which transmits diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever. Communities living in IDP camps in northeast Nigeria face a high risk from these diseases because of the high […]
Malaria control in Borno State, Nigeria
The annual indoor residual spray campaign recently begun in communities affected by conflict in Borno State, Nigeria, addressing the high rates of malaria and the worsening health crisis in the region. Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria with year-round transmission and seasonal peaks experienced during the rainy season. […]
On a knife edge: redefining malaria control to save lives
Large-scale vector control is an effective way to prevent the spread of malaria, and to protect people especially those at high risk such as pregnant women and children. But delivering these life-saving activities in humanitarian emergency settings are often extremely challenging. Issues such as insecurity, displacement, and a lack of safe water and sanitation require […]
One year anniversary of war in Sudan
One year on from the start of war in Sudan, millions of people have suffered widespread displacement and violence from airstrikes, bombing, shooting and sexual assault. Sudan is now the largest displacement crisis globally with an estimated 8.6 million people forcibly displaced due to the conflict, which is equivalent to the population of Switzerland. Over […]
NTD control in northern Syria
Northern Syria continues to face one of the most severe humanitarian crises globally after more than a decade of conflict. This has led to a significant loss of life, widespread displacement and a strained health infrastructure. Despite these challenges, millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) have settled in the region, putting pressure on an already […]
Tackling malaria in growing humanitarian crisis
MENTOR recently completed an emergency Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) campaign in camps and settlements in Renk, South Sudan, helping to protect over 75,000 people from malaria. MENTOR’s IRS campaign started with three days of training for all workers. The teams then sprayed 8,590 shelters and houses in and around Renk Town, where thousands of refugees […]
The last mile: Reaching people affected by humanitarian crises
For over two decades The MENTOR Initiative has been working with communities in challenging, hard to reach settings. Here many people are displaced due to conflict or natural disasters, and there is little or no access to disease prevention and healthcare. Which is why we are pleased to join discussions about reaching those places where […]