Tamil Nadu: The Health Department has advised the government to set up special wards in government hospitals to manage cases of ‘heat stroke.’
Furthermore, in light of the intensifying election campaigns expected in the coming days ahead of the Assembly elections, the department has also recommended raising awareness regarding heat stroke. For the past few days, temperatures in Tamil Nadu have remained significantly high. Consequently, people are experiencing health issues such as dehydration, fainting, dizziness, and heat stroke.
In view of this situation, precautionary measures are being implemented to protect the public from the adverse effects of the heat.
As part of these efforts, special wards are being established in government hospitals for patients suffering from heat stroke, and steps are being taken to ensure that high-level medical monitoring is available at these facilities.
Additionally, the Health Department has emphasized that all necessary facilities for treating such cases must be kept ready at all times, and that medicines and vaccines should be stored safely at appropriate cool temperatures.
Public health officials stated:
Heat stroke is not the only major health concern during the summer season. The intense heat of the sun can also lead to dehydration, fainting, and other health complications. To treat these conditions, it has been recommended that two beds be reserved in ‘Improved Primary Health Centers.’ They further added that, in addition to this, recommendations have also been issued to set up special wards in District Hospitals and Medical College Hospitals.
