Country Profile: Syria
MENTOR has been operating in Syria to support the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leishmaniasis in line with national strategies and humanitarian health priorities since 2013. MENTOR’s approach focuses on strengthening primary healthcare services and community level capacity to reduce morbidity, prevent complications, and limit transmission in high risk areas.Activities are implemented in close coordination […]
Project Brief: Strengthening vector-borne disease control and community health resilience in northern Syria
Vector-borne diseases, particularly cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis, remain a critical public health threat in northern Syria due to conflict, displacement, weakened health systems, and poor environmental conditions.In the first half of 2025, over 6,000 cutaneous and 22 visceral leishmaniasis cases were reported in MENTOR-supported facilities, with the highest burden in Aleppo and Idleb governorates. People […]
The effectiveness of long-lasting spatial repellent emanators against malaria in humanitarian crisis settings in northern Nigeria: a two-arm pragmatic, open-label, controlled trial
A 6-month, open-label, controlled trial examining whether spatial emanators could effectively reduce malaria transmission among internally displaced people in northern Nigeria during a humanitarian crisis. Setting and design: N.B in this case Spatial Emanators were distributed on top of residual LLINs. Prior to distribution all study participants received an appropriate course of ACT to clear […]
Capacity Statement: Nutrition Management
Evaluating a novel multi-species vector control tool for humanitarian crises: the efficacy of attractive targeted sugar baits among forcibly displaced populations in Northern Nigeria
2024 Annual Report
Highlights from programmes in 2024
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 […]
Country Brief: Mozambique
Health and development indicators in Mozambique are still far from ideal as the country struggles with recurrent natural disasters, civil unrest and threats from armed groups. Poverty is widespread and the country has one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates in the world. These challenges are significant in the northern part of the […]
Enhancing protection against vector-borne diseases in forcibly displaced communities: evaluating the efficacy of spatial repellents for cutaneous leishmaniasis control in North-East Syria
In Syria, during the 14 years after the outbreak of civil war, 16.7 million people have been forced to flee their homes, of which 7.2 million remain internally displaced in 2025. Breakdown in waste management caused by aerial bombardment has created ideal conditions for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) transmission, vectored by phlebotomine sandflies. Displaced populations reside in […]
Country Brief: South Sudan
South Sudan faces a severe humanitarian crisis caused by conflict, climate shocks, economic instability, and public health challenges. Floods, droughts, and extreme heat have devastated livelihoods and displaced communities. Intercommunal violence and the influx of over 900,000 people fleeing Sudan have overwhelmed infrastructure and services. Health systems are fragile, with limited access to care and […]