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 […]
International Women’s Day
Today and every day we are grateful for the dedicated, amazing women in the MENTOR team and all those working in the humanitarian and healthcare sector who face innumerable challenges helping to protect and save lives. 💜 📷 Pictured (clockwise from top right) Health facility support in Central African Republic; dengue testing in communities in […]
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, […]
Ensuring safe drinking water in Cabo Delgado Province
Water-borne diseases from unsafe drinking water are a significant risk for people in fragile settings and especially dangerous in children under five-years old. In low-income settings diarrhoeal diseases such as cholera and typhoid are the second leading cause of death in young children. (source: WHO) Water purification using chlorination is one simple, cost-effective solution to […]
Aedes prevention in Venezuela
Community cleaning days targeting the removal of even the smallest containers in Venezuela are preventing the spread of infectious diseases by reducing the waste in which the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes breed. In urban areas solid waste management and removing potential breeding sites is critical to prevent the diseases Aedes mosquitoes transmit such as dengue, Zika […]
Global partners meet to discuss Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Annual River Blindness, Lymphatic Filariasis and Schistosomiasis meeting took place last week, bringing together Ministry of Health officials, WHO, partners, country-based staff, and donors to review programmes in 2024 and plan activities for the year ahead. The MENTOR Initiative was pleased to join the 29th meeting at The Carter Center, to discuss achievements, challenges, […]
New WASH and nutrition programme in Batangafo, Central African Republic
Despite recent events in the humanitarian sector, we remain committed to deliver lifesaving disease control and healthcare, supporting communities in most need. In Central African Republic, the MENTOR team knows no boundaries to continue delivering activities. In Batangafo they must use canoes to access health facilities located on the other side of the river, after […]
Farewell and thank you to Paul Jobson
The MENTOR Initiative announced today that Paul Jobson has stepped down from the Board of Directors. For over 20 years he has provided invaluable leadership, navigating the organisation through a period of tremendous growth, success, and challenges. MENTOR is deeply grateful for Paul’s dedication and the remarkable impact he has had on the organisation. Paul […]
World NTD Day 2025
MENTOR works in some of the most vulnerable settings to prevent and treat neglected tropical diseases, a group of diseases that affect more than 1 billion people worldwide. Together with our partners we are helping to reduce the harm and suffering from NTDs in communities disproportionately affected by a lack of healthcare, climate change, and […]