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 […]
Mobile health services improve access to healthcare in northern Nigeria
MENTOR is supporting primary healthcare and mobile health services with integrated malaria, WASH and nutrition activities in two communities in Maiduguri, northern Nigeria. Funded by the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund (OCHA), the life-saving programme aims to reach 90,000 people living in internally displaced camps and host populations with improved healthcare, nutrition support, reproductive health, and disease […]
MENTOR founder awarded an ASTMH Distinguished International Fellow
The MENTOR Initiative founder and chair Richard Allan OBE was awarded an ASTMH Distinguished International Fellow by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) at their recent annual meeting in Toronto. This award recognises “individuals who have made eminent contributions to a particular aspect of tropical medicine and global health…leaders in their field, […]
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 […]