Innovative, Lifesaving Products Launched in Philippines

Newly Available Tools to Prevent Malaria and Diarrheal Diseases.

 

Manila, Philippines—27 May 2009—Vestergaard Frandsen, the Swiss company known for its technologically innovative products geared towards preventing the transmission of diseases, today launched PermaNet® long lasting insecticidal Nets (LLIN) mosquito bed nets & curtains, and LifeStraw® water purifiers across Philippines

 

Malaria is a large and growing public health problem in Philippines. And as of today, there is a new tool available to fight malaria. PermaNet® bed nets kill and repel mosquitoes even after 20 washes and remain effective for years. PermaNet® also has a coating of dust repellent to keep it clean longer. It is safe to use for the whole family, including infants and pregnant women. By reducing the threat of mosquitoes, PermaNet® becomes an effective tool in the combat of Malaria and other vector borne diseases.

 

PermaNet are the world’s best selling bed nets, with more than 175 million nets produced, providing ample testimony of the effectiveness and growing popularity of PermaNet®.

 

PermaNet® bed net has a complimentary product called PermaNet® Curtains. Made of the same high-quality material as the bed nets, these curtains for doors and windows can prevent entry of mosquitoes into homes 24-hours a day.

 

A home secured by PermaNet® bed nets and curtains will surely be a “no fly” zone for mosquitoes and other vectors, and will bring down the incidence of malaria, dengue and other vector borne diseases.

 

Also being introduced to Philippines today are high-quality LifeStraw® water purification devices. There are two complimentary point-of-use versions of LifeStraw® – one for the household and the other for individual use. The salient features of the two are given below:

 

LifeStraw® Personal has been designed for individual use, and will purify up to 700 liters of water. It will remove 99.7 % of waterborne viruses and 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria.

 

The complimentary LifeStraw® Family is designed to provide clean and safe drinking water in the home for a typical family for up to three years. It will purify at least 18,000 liters of water, and remove 99.9% of waterborne parasites, 99.99% of waterborne viruses and 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria.

 

The LifeStraw® Family purifier meets US EPA standards for microbiological water filters. The LifeStraw® product line does not need electricity nor batteries, and the filters do not need replacement during its lifespan.  It also does not need running water supply making it ideal for the rural and semi-urban areas.

 

PermaNet® & Lifestraw® products have been introduced to Philippines by Veepo Global Resources.

 

PermaNet® & Lifestraw® products were launched in Philippines today by Mr. Neeraj Jain, Regional Retail Head - Asia, Vestergaard Frandsen India Pvt. Ltd.

 

"We at Vestergaard Frandsen have converted humanitarian responsibility into our core business. Our products are focused on prevention of transmission of vector borne and water borne diseases, and are some of the most technologically advanced products available in the world today," says Mr. Jain.

 

"We are happy to announce our partnership with Veepo Global Resources which has been distributing products across Philippines and believe that our combined efforts will help in fighting diseases and saving lives across the country," Mr. Jain adds.

 

Mr. Erwin N.Po, President Veepo Global Resources says “We are proud to be associated with the technological innovations from Vestergaard Frandsen. Our offering will be available through retail stores across the country”