Fear of heat stroke in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Health Departments advisory issued
There is a fear of temperature increase in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an advisory has been issued by the health department.
It has been decided to set up cool spaces in hospitals to avoid heat stroke..
Health Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah directed the health department to set up heat stroke treatment units in hospitals among other measures.
According to the letter, immediate establishment of heat stroke treatment units should be ensured, DHOs were also directed to appoint focal persons.
The letter further said that steps should be taken to ensure the availability of essential medicines in the hospitals, heat stroke awareness campaign should be conducted at the district level, cold water should be arranged in the wards and waiting rooms.