Ahead of heat wave, Ministry of Health issues guidelines

Heat wave guidance: This follows the Ministry of Health’s earlier list of precautionary measures to deal with high temperatures.

As summer approaches, the Department of Health has taken proactive steps to ensure public safety amid rising temperatures and potential heat waves. In a recent announcement on related diseases and implement a comprehensive action plan.

The Ministry of Health wrote on MoS (Health) @DrBharatippawar, Dr VK Paul, Member (Health) @NITIAayog, Minister (Health) Shri Apurva Chandra and other dignitaries were also present.

Federal Minister of Health, Dr. @mansukhmandviyaA review meeting was held today with stakeholders to assess their preparedness to deal with heat-related illnesses caused by heatwaves and to discuss action plans for the upcoming summer.@DrBharatippawarMoS (Health), PhD… pic.twitter.com/BZjRNHRGpJ

— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) April 3, 2024

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said: “There is a need for continuous efforts to raise awareness among people for better management of heat waves as effective solutions lead to effective management.” In meeting. “Prompt, early and widespread awareness raising of preventive measures will go a long way in mitigating the severe impacts of heat waves,” he noted.

Ministry of Health guidelines

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Things not to do

• Avoid going out between 12 noon and 4 p.m.

• Avoid activities in the sun

• Avoid cooking between 2pm and 4pm

• Do not leave children and pets unattended in vehicles

• Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee, sugary drinks and carbonated drinks

• Don’t walk barefoot

This comes after the Ministry of Health earlier listed precautionary measures to deal with high temperatures.

Stay cool, safe, and protected from the scorching rays with these basic tips. Remember, a little precaution goes a long way in preventing heat-related illness.
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— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) April 3, 2024

• Monitor the health status of elderly people or patients living alone every day

• Keep your home cool, use curtains, blinds or umbrellas, and open windows at night

• Try to stay on lower floors during the day

• Use fans and wet clothes to cool down your body