DGHS issues directives to reduce risk of heat stroke

Representational image. The Directorate General of Health Services on Tuesday issued some directives to reduce the risk of heat stroke in extreme heat. The directives were given on the Facebook page of DGHS. It asked people to refrain from severe heat and keep rest in sheds occasionally. It also asks to drink a plenty of safe water (2.5 to 3 litres for adults) and avoid having street food and beverage to avoid waterborne diseases like hepatitis A, E and diarrhoea. It also asks people to take bath multiple times, if needed. The DGHS asks to wear loose and light colour dress and avoid deep colourful dress amid hot temperature. It also asks to go to the hospital immediately and consult a doctor if any symptoms like stop sweating, nausea, severe headache, and rises in body temperatures, urination decreases, urinary irritation, seizures and occurrence of fainting are found in a person. The DGHS asked people to take medical treatments during extreme heat in any health issues like diabetics, kidney disease, high blood pressure and others. It also asks to take care of mental health and follow the directives and inspire others to follow it. ‘Make a call to Health care service 16263 for health related issue,’ it said.
Published on: 2024-04-23 15:49:16.530045 +0200 CEST