Project brief: Ensuring the delivery of life-saving disease prevention services for refugees and returnees in Upper Nile and Unity State, South Sudan
The MENTOR Initiative is committed to addressing the critical health needs of populations living in vulnerable settings in South Sudan, particularly in the context of the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by conflict in neighboring Sudan. With more than 649,000 refugees and returnees having entered South Sudan as of April 2024, the situation is dire, especially […]
Severe flooding in northern Nigeria increases risk of malaria, pneumonia and cholera
Severe flooding in northern Nigeria due to heavy rainfall has caused widespread destruction and the significant displacement of communities who are already impacted by a food and nutrition crisis, violence and insecurity. Infrastructure such as bridges and roads, and access to essential services such as hospitals, schools and markets have been affected by the floods. […]
New research shows association between malnutrition, malaria and season
A critical association between malnutrition, season and malaria in regions of Central African Republic affected by conflict has been highlighted in a new paper published today in the BMC Medicine Journal. The MENTOR Initiative analysed data from community health workers, Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, and The World Bank Group meteorological data for eight […]
Global acute malnutrition is associated with geography, season and malaria incidence in the conflict-affected regions of Ouham and Ouham Pendé prefectures, Central African Republic
Ongoing conflict between multiple armed groups, including pastoralist herders in the Central African Republic (CAR) causes frequent population displacements, food insecurity and scarcity of healthcare services. The inaccessibility and insecurity of many areas of CAR limit data collection and assessments from national nutritional surveys. Community health workers (CHWs) trained by an international non-governmental organisation, The […]
Malaria control in Borno State, Nigeria
The annual indoor residual spray campaign recently begun in communities affected by conflict in Borno State, Nigeria, addressing the high rates of malaria and the worsening health crisis in the region. Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria with year-round transmission and seasonal peaks experienced during the rainy season. […]
Supporting the national health system in Central African Republic
MENTOR is working closely with health authorities in Central African Republic and World Vision to implement a new The Global Fund grant aimed at strengthening the national health system. The grant covers the period up to December 2026 and started with workshops to plan the programme across the country. At a recent workshop held together […]
Water and sanitation interventions to prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases: focus on emergencies
WHO and UNICEF Technical note
On a knife edge: redefining malaria control to save lives
Large-scale vector control is an effective way to prevent the spread of malaria, and to protect people especially those at high risk such as pregnant women and children. But delivering these life-saving activities in humanitarian emergency settings are often extremely challenging. Issues such as insecurity, displacement, and a lack of safe water and sanitation require […]
One year anniversary of war in Sudan
One year on from the start of war in Sudan, millions of people have suffered widespread displacement and violence from airstrikes, bombing, shooting and sexual assault. Sudan is now the largest displacement crisis globally with an estimated 8.6 million people forcibly displaced due to the conflict, which is equivalent to the population of Switzerland. Over […]
Molecular and entomological surveillance of malaria vectors in urban and rural communities of Benguela Province, Angola
