Nets donated to address rising rates of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Syria
MENTOR recently donated 2,728 long-lasting insecticidal nets to the Idleb Health Directorate, Syria to address the sharp increase in cutaneous leishmaniasis. Monthly reported cases have risen from around 2,500 to more than 5,000 in recent months. Southern Idleb remains among the most affected areas, particularly Ma’aret Al-Numan and Khan Shaykhun, where 2,628 new cases were […]
Neglected Tropical Diseases in conflict and humanitarian settings
A special issue focused on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in conflict and humanitarian settings has just been published in the International Health Journal. This collection brings together scientific articles, a systematic review, and case studies from countries including South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities for NTD […]
World Malaria Day focus: A holistic vector control programme in a humanitarian setting
Over 3.8 million cases of malaria were reported in South Sudan in 2024, making it the leading cause of morbidity and mortality and accounting for 66.8% of outpatient consultations, 30% of hospital admissions, and approximately 50% of deaths. (WHO) The risk of malaria increases due to the severe humanitarian crisis in the country caused by […]
Needs assessment in Ar-Raqqa to address health crisis
It is a critical time in Northeast Syria which is facing rising cases of diseases such as leishmaniasis, an endemic neglected tropical disease, alongside reduced healthcare services and resources because of funding cuts. A MENTOR team recently carried out an assessment in Ar-Raqqa Governorate to evaluate the situation and better understand the needs. The visit […]
New integrated project addressing food insecurity and malnutrition in South Sudan
MENTOR in partnership with South Sudan NGO Medicair and World Food Programme has launched a new project in Longochuk County, Upper Nile State to address severe food insecurity and high rates of malnutrition. The project aims to reach around 24,000 people across two priority payams in the county (administrative divisions), Mathiang and Wudier. Prolonged conflict, […]
Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week
MENTOR was delighted to join the panel discussing scaling health innovations in emergencies at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks – HNPW in Geneva on Tuesday (10 March). Led by Creating Hope in Conflict: a Humanitarian Grand Challenge and Gray Dot Catalyst, the session focused on how building value networks to scale up innovations is […]
World NTD Day 2026
In 2025 MENTOR programme teams supported the delivery of essential treatments and vector control, and helped strengthen health systems, to address the high risk of neglected tropical diseases in South Sudan, Syria and Angola. They overcame significant challenges to reach communities cut off by flooding, affected by conflict, far from health services, or displaced, to […]
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 […]