Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Tuesday issued some directives to reduce the risk of heat stroke in extreme heat.
According to the DGHS Facebook page,
· It asked people to refrain from severe heat and keep rest in sheds occasionally.
· It also asks to drink 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 diarrhea.
· It also asks people to take bath multiple times, if needed.
· The DGHS asks to wear loose and light colour dress and avoid from 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.
· 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.