They have outlined a few measures in a review meeting…
On Thursday, 04 April 2024, the Ministry of Health took proactive steps to ensure public safety ahead of rising temperatures and potential heatwaves.
In a recent announcement on social media, the Ministry has outlined a few measures discussed during a review meeting led by Union Health Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, aimed at tackling heat-related illnesses and implementing a comprehensive action plan.
The Health Ministry wrote on X, “Union Health Minister, Dr. @mansukhmandviya, held a review meeting with stakeholders to assess the management related to heat-related illnesses due to heat waves, and to discuss the action plan for the upcoming summer season.
@DrBharatippawar, MoS (Health), Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health) @NITIAayog, Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary (Health), along with other dignitaries were also present during the meeting.”
“Continuous efforts of explaining people for better management of heatwaves is necessary as effective addressing leads to effective management,” Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said in the meeting.
“Timely, advance and wide awareness among the people on the preventive measures will hugely support in reducing the severe impact of such heat waves,” he pointed out.
Guidelines by the Ministry of Health:
Dos :-
Stay hydrated
Stay covered
Remain indoors during afternoon
Don'ts :-
Avoid cooking in afternoon
Don't leave kids and pets inside a vehicle
Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee, sugary and fizzy drinks
Don't walk barefoot
Keep your home cool, use curtains, shutters or sunshades.
Edited By: Arusha Farooq
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