CNN: Vestergaard Frandsen and Its "Powerful Weapon Against African Diseases"

Interview with Mikkel Vestergaard, CEO of Vestergaard Frandsen, on CNN about the inspiration for and challenges of designing and developing the LifeStraw water purifiers, PermaNet long-lasting insecticide-treated bednets, and other products for the world's poor.

http://www.vestergaard-frandsen.com

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News & Politics

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• vestergaardfrandsen
• cnn
• lifestraw
• permanet
• africa
• prevention
• bednet
• mosquito
• water
• disease
• malaria

[logtype47]

Are you aware that Deltamethrin, the toxic chemical in your mosquito nets kill fish. Fish naturally prey on mosquito larva and help control malaria. They are also a valuable food resource in the developing world.

[VestergaardFrandsen]

While we innovate and produce PermaNet®, it is our clients (NGOs, charities and governments) which design campaigns to educate local populations on malaria prevention and distribute PermaNet®. This ensures nets are used properly, rather than to catch fish, for example. We are confident that our partners do their utmost to make this happen. What's more, PermaNet® DOES NOT require washing to maintain efficacy, so there is no reason for the nets to come into contact with fish.

[mikeanderson19701]

LifeStraw in Canada and the USA can now be purchased on the Eartheasy website!

[Taura1999]

He's so cool

Good work :)

[poboy61]

Keep up the good work!