Pediculosis or head lice infestation or pagkalat ng kuto is a country-wide problem in the Philippines. Actually, according to a study conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the University of the Philippines, head lice infestation is considered as the second common health problem in public schools next to tooth decay. And yet, it seems that many still underestimate this issue. Not enough attention goes into preventing and eliminating the persistent ailment.
People needs to be more informed about head lice, the way it breeds and how to properly treat the condition. As Filipinos are prone to using traditional methods passed down from older generations, a nationwide campaign should be set in place to help the students and their families.
Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo initiated in 2016 the KKK or Kilusang Kontra Kuto to lead the fight agents head lice infestation. This year 2018 is the coalition’s 3rd year already and it doesn’t stop in reaching out to more people who are still unaware on how to properly treat head lice.
To start the campaign this year, a Kick-Off event has been held in Bagong Silangan Elementary School in Quezon City. An informative talk and presentation was held with a dozen moms of some students as the attendees. While the mothers are being taught about head lice and how to treat them, a batch of students were called one by one to be shampooed with Licealiz. The students happily stayed put as their hair were washed and treated with Licealiz. After the treatment they were given “suyod” so that they are able to brush off the dead head lice living on their hair.
One of the biggest hindrances to the elimination of head lice are the myths surrounding it. For instance, it is commonly believed that kuto is caused by bad hygiene and that only girls can be infested with head lice. Treatment is also done through unconventional and potentially harmful methods such as putting mayonnaise or kerosene on the infested person’s head.
Watch the video of Licealiz Kickoff at Bagong Silangan Elementary School in Quezon City
Head lice may be rampant, but it can be treated with the correct information and proper methods like using shampoo specifically for the treatment and prevention of head lice such as Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo.
As mothers, we support Lamoiyan Corporation and Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo in this fight against kuto. Our children nor anyone in the family doesn’t need to be brought to shame and discomfort because of excessive itching caused by head lice. Rich or poor, young and old, anyone can be infested by sharing of combs, or towels or pillows which is often unavoidable. The real solution is to treat head lice through proper shampooing and removing the remaining nits and head lice.
Lamoiyan Corporation, with its partner agencies like DepEd and University of the Philippines College of Public Health, Drugstores Association of the Philippines, and Mommy Bloggers Philippines, is inviting everyone to join the fight against head lice and be part of the Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 3. To know more about the activities of Kilusang Kontra Kuto, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.
