DepEd Dasmariñas and Kwell inks partnership for school hygiene program

The Department of Education City Schools Division of Dasmariñas signs a Memorandum of Agreement with Permethrin Kwell, a brand under Aspen Philippines, for a two-year partnership to promote health and hygiene in schools, March 1.

SDS Christopher Diaz and Mr. Reynato Munar, Jr. sign the memorandum of agreement between DepEd Dasmarinas and Kwell

The program dubbed as “Kwella sa Eskwela sa Dasma” aims to prevent and treat pediculosis (head lice) and scabies among pupils, which is a health concern in schools in Dasmariñas city. Based on the data from the Division Health and Nutrition Unit, 7 out of 10 pupils at the elementary level, while 3 out of 10 students at the secondary level are afflicted with head lice. To address this issue, Kwella sa Eskwela sa Dasma will conduct health awareness campaign integrated in Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd and distribute health kits including Kwell products during the annual health inspection of learners in all public schools in the city.

All smiles after the MOA signing (L-R Dr. Brenda Igos, SDS Christopher Diaz, Mr. Reynato Munar, Jr, and Mr. Joey Santos)

“We at DepEd value the support of our partners in helping us sustain the different programs and projects for our students. In terms of health, we know the importance of hygiene in schools and how this relates to student performance and achievement,” noted Mr. Christopher Diaz, Schools Division Superintendent. He thanked Aspen Philippines for being one with DepEd Dasmariñas in ensuring that pupils are lice-free and healthy.

The representatives of Aspen Philippines and Kwell expressed their support for the partnership. “We hope to raise more awareness on preventing pediculosis in schools and we are happy to pilot this program in DepEd Dasmariñas,” shared Mr. Joey Santos, Marketing Manager and Mr. Reynato Munar, Product Manager.

Forging partnerships (L-R first row SDS Christopher Diaz, Mr. Reynato Munar, Mr. Joey Santos; second row Dr. Valerie Ribay, Ms. Erica Mercado, Dr. Brenda Igos, Ms. Anne Cortez, Dr. Leticia Lopez, Ms. Marinell Ramile, Ms. Jenelyn Latoja, Ms. Darlene Dela Cruz, Ms. Rocelyn Gultiano)

The partnership is an initiative of the Health and Nutrition Unit and the Social Mobilization and Networking Unit under the School Governance and Operations Division.