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. Lightweight and easily portable, spatial repellents are designed to reduce the number of biting mosquitoes inside homes and protect households for up to a year.

The MENTOR Initiative Country Director in South Sudan, Mohamed Sheikh Ali, said:

“This activity is more than distribution – it’s protection in action. In places where malaria remains a serious threat, this effort is helping populations in these vulnerable settings take back control of their health and daily life.

“We thank our dedicated teams, UNHCR, NMCP of MoH, as well as other partners and community leaders for supporting this essential life-saving intervention. Every household reached is one step closer to reducing the malaria burden in South Sudan.”

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