Heatstroke centre established

Its aim is to create awareness about the steps that can be taken to prevent such an occurrence

SUKKUR:

The Sindh chapter of the Inter Global Human Development Society (IGHDS) has established a heatstroke centre for older people at Minara Road Sukkur.

Keeping in view the rising temperatures, the centre has been set up to assist older people who may be suffering from heatstroke. The aim is to create awareness about the steps that can be taken to prevent such an occurrence. The centre offers water, milk, fresh fruits and juices to commuters and pedestrians to combat dehydration and any heat-related health emergency.

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Moreover, the IGHDS's Shikarpur and Jaccababad chapters also conducted an awareness session regarding heat-related illnesses and their prevention, which was attended by about 200 people. Meanwhile, Sukkur Municipal Corporation (SMC) also appealed to citizens to protect themselves from the hot weather.

Advising people to keep themselves hydrated and to avoid working under the sun for long during noon and afternoon hours, IGHDS Chief Dr Jameel Shakeel Khan said the elderly should take precautionary measures because the hot weather can create health issues for them.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 2^nd, 2021.