Warning about the impact of funding cuts on mosquito-borne diseases
On World Mosquito Day we are sounding the alarm about the potential impact of funding cuts on global health programmes that prevent and treat mosquito-borne diseases. Already the effects are being felt across the world, hitting those in most vulnerable humanitarian settings the hardest. There is a real risk progress will stall, cases of diseases […]
Malaria control in emergencies (2025)
Field manual Humanitarian emergencies are increasing globally with alarming frequency and duration. These crises often cause health system collapse, leaving vulnerable populations without access to essential medical services. In endemic areas, malaria becomes a deadly threat, especially for displaced communities with little prior exposure and no immunity. Without swift action, outbreaks can escalate rapidly, making […]
WHO recommends new vector control tools for malaria
The World Health Organization has issued a new recommendation for the use of spatial repellents, an innovative vector control tool for the control of malaria. This new class of spatial emanators emit transfluthrin into the air repelling and killing mosquitoes whilst being safe for people. WHO’s prequalification of SC Johnson’s Shield and Guardian spatial repellents […]
New spatial repellent tool is distributed to refugee camps in South Sudan to protect against vector-borne diseases
An innovative vector control tool is being distributed across refugee camps and host communities in Jamjang and Renk, South Sudan, as part of an integrated malaria prevention campaign that aims to protect over 200,000 people. Field staff and trained volunteers are installing SC Johnson spatial repellents in shelters in communities at most risk of malaria. […]
MENTOR presents at a MoH event in Burkina Faso
The MENTOR Initiative held an event last Friday to formally present the organisation to senior members of the Ministry of Health and relevant partners in Burkina Faso. MENTOR’s expertise in vector control, particularly through an integrated vector management approach, was highlighted as essential in Burkina Faso where vector-borne diseases are increasing, and an integrated approach […]
World Malaria Day
MENTOR’s priority has also been malaria control in vulnerable settings – where people are most at risk because of factors such as conflict, extreme weather, forced displacement and a lack of healthcare. For over 20 years we have adapted and expanded how we work to respond effectively to public health challenges and the behaviour and […]
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 […]
Asian tiger mosquito in the oil-producing city of Soyo: the first report of Aedes albopictus in Angola
The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894), is a highly invasive species that has successfully colonized many tropical and temperate regions worldwide. Its rapid global spread is strongly associated with human activities and has created favorable conditions for the emergence of human arboviruses in new geographic areas. The paper reports the first detection of Aedes albopictus in Angola […]
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, […]