Uttar Pradesh: Health Dept releases guidelines for managing heat-related illness

In line with the preparations for the prevention and management of heat-related diseases in the state during summer, the Uttar Pradesh Health Department has issued guidelines to all District Magistrates and Chief Medical Officers in this regard.

These guidelines outline the activities to be conducted by the Health Department with inter-departmental coordination. Moreover, they offer guidance on the dos and don'ts to be followed during extreme heat waves.

It is noteworthy that various central institutions have expressed the possibility of temperatures being above normal in most parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh, this year. The State Government has issued these guidelines keeping in mind the interests of the public.

Notably, various institutions have anticipated seasonal outbreaks of diseases between March and May 2024. According to reports, most parts of the country are likely to experience higher temperatures than usual during this summer, especially the central and north-western parts of Uttar Pradesh.