Urban WASH
Improving urban WASH reduces the transmission of vector-borne diseases and waterborne diseases that proliferate in dense, urban centres.
Dengue control in Venezuela
Poor sanitary conditions caused by the ongoing economic and political crisis in Venezuela have exacerbated the rapid spread of dengue fever in urban settings. This puts many people at risk from this dangerous arboviral disease, which infects an estimated 100-400 million people every year (source: WHO). The Aedes mosquito that transmits dengue breeds easily in […]
Hygiene promotion for children in Venezuela
A programme recently implemented in Venezuela is raising awareness about the importance of good hygiene to help protect children from diseases. The MENTOR Initiative is working with educational partners in seven states to establish good hygiene habits in children. This is done through promoting messages about hand washing, safe water consumption and clean environments. Thanks […]
Making water truly safe: WASH and the risk of vector-borne diseases in urban settings
The MENTOR Initiative urge immediate action to integrate disease control with water and sanitation, as the UN 2023 Water Conference gets underway today (22 March) to address the global water agenda. Otherwise, many millions of people living in densely populated urban settings are at risk of death and suffering from vector-borne diseases. Richard Allan, MENTOR […]