Water distribution in Gaza
The MENTOR Initiative supported safe drinking water distribution across displacement camps in Khan Younis during September and October, reaching thousands of people each day through coordinated water trucking services. In Gaza, where nearly all families remain affected by displacement and critical water infrastructure continues to deteriorate, access to safe drinking water remains a daily challenge. […]
MENTOR resumes leishmaniasis activities in Ar-Raqqa
MENTOR has resumed activities in Ar-Raqqa, working with health authorities to rehabilitate and support the main Leishmaniasis Centre and expand its capacity to provide more comprehensive services. This programme aims to restore and stregthen leishmaniasis prevention and treatment services, supported by the Aid Fund for Syria (AFS). Specialised leishmaniasis services in Ar-Raqqa have been limited […]
Gates Foundation Grant
MENTOR has received a grant from Gates Foundation to evaluate the effectiveness of spatial emanators in humanitarian settings in partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the South Sudan Ministry of Health, University of Nevada-Las Vegas and SC Johnson. The two-year programme will assess the use, impact and cost-effectiveness of spatial emanators in displaced communities […]
Highlights from the NNN conference
The 2026 NTD NGO Network (NNN) annual conference was held last week in Kigali, bringing together organisations and individuals dedicated to ending neglected tropical diseases. A key focus in several sessions at the conference was integration and exploring the different definitions. It was largely understood to include integrating delivery across different NTDs, integrating NTDs into […]
Delivering safe water in Gaza
Access to safe drinking water in Gaza is critical to prevent diseases and protect public health. To address the urgency, MENTOR delivered drinking water to around 9,000 displaced people across three shelters and displacement sites in Khan Younis last month. Our teams worked alongside camp committees and humanitarian partners to ensure regular access to 6 […]
IRS campaign protects over half a million people from leishmaniasis
A recent large-scale indoor residual spray campaign across 39 villages and 23 camps in Syria reached over half a million people at high risk of the neglected tropical disease leishmaniasis. MENTOR delivered the campaign between June and July spraying over 95,000 homes and 7,898 tents to help reduce the number of disease-transmitting sandflies and create […]
New malaria-control tool protects communities in Borno State
Over 31,000 Guardian™ spatial emanators were distributed to households in Borno State, Nigeria protecting around 42,000 people at high risk of malaria. An effective community engagement strategy ensured 100% acceptance from 7,745 households. In Nigeria, malaria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, accounting for the highest malaria burden globally. Approximately 24.3% […]
Training to reduce breeding sites and risk of diseases in earthquake-affected Venezuela
Last Friday, MENTOR delivered training on reducing vector breeding sites and the risk of diseases for shelter managers in Miranda State where people affected by the earthquakes are temporarily living. The training focused on how community awareness and engagement are key to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in emergency settings. MENTOR and the WASH […]
Epidemiological survey training ahead of new study in South Sudan
Study supervisors and surveyors from four refugee camps in Maban County, South Sudan, recently completed epidemiological survey training ahead of a three-year research study on filth flies and the transmission of diarrhoeal pathogens in humanitarian settings. MENTOR’s study will evaluate the effect of two innovative vector-control tools on filth fly populations with the aim of […]
Earthquakes in Venezuela
Following the earthquakes in Venezuela last Wednesday, MENTOR teams in the country have been assessing the situation and responding to the most urgent health needs. This includes supporting one of the few hospitals still operational in La Guaira by supplying essential medical consumables to meet increased patient demand and the growing need for trauma care. […]