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    Heat Wave Advisory 21-27 May 2024

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    The document outlines heatwave advisories for Punjab from May 21-27, 2024. It directs implementation of SOPs at health facilities, including establishing heatwave counters, disseminating public information, ensuring water and AC, and keeping medicines stocked. It also provides health education messages for local communities on limiting outdoor activities, staying hydrated, and seeking medical help in emergencies.

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    Heat Wave Advisory 21-27 May 2024

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    The document outlines heatwave advisories for Punjab from May 21-27, 2024. It directs implementation of SOPs at health facilities, including establishing heatwave counters, disseminating public information, ensuring water and AC, and keeping medicines stocked. It also provides health education messages for local communities on limiting outdoor activities, staying hydrated, and seeking medical help in emergencies.

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    The document outlines heatwave advisories for Punjab from May 21-27, 2024. It directs implementation of SOPs at health facilities, including establishing heatwave counters, disseminating public information, ensuring water and AC, and keeping medicines stocked. It also provides health education messages for local communities on limiting outdoor activities, staying hydrated, and seeking medical help in emergencies.

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    SO(EP&C)7-1/2023(Misc)
    GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
    Dated Lahore the 19th May, 2024

    To
    All Chief Executive Officer,
    District Health Authorities, Punjab

    All Medical Superintendents


    Tertiary Care Hospitals across Punjab

    All Medical Superintendents,


    District Headquarter Hospitals and Tehsil Headquarter Hospitals

    Subject: HEATWAVE ADVISORY FOR 21st – 27th MAY, 2024

    I am directed to refer to the subject cited above.

    2. According to the weather advisory from Pakistan Metrological Department,


    heat wave is expected to hit all areas of Punjab from 21st - 27th May, 2024, especially in
    southern districts of Punjab i.e., Bahawalpur, RY Khan, DG Khan, Multan. This is
    expecting to cause serious impact on the daily routines and lives of the people across
    Punjab.
    3. I am directed that the following SOPs shall be implemented:

    a) Health facilities
    i. Establish heatwave counters at each Tertiary Care Hospital, DHQs and THQs
    Hospital which readily provide information to all public about heatwave, its
    preventive measures for healthy and disease state individuals.
    ii. Hold coordination meeting with all stake holders and establish the
    responsibility matrix of each department.
    iii. Disseminate information to general public through multimedia screens / LEDs
    on how to avoid the scoring heat impact, limited outdoor activities, proper
    hydration and emergency situation handling. Use assistance of the local
    media, as and when required.
    iv. All water coolers, with plenty of clean water and air-conditioners shall be
    functional across all health facilities, without fail.
    v. All medicines i.e., infusions, ORS etc. shall be available across all health
    facilities round the clock.
    vi. Keep a close liaison with all district / tehsil administration, rescue 1122, district
    disaster management authorities and respond to any emergency / untoward
    situation, immediately.

    b). Health Education Messages for Local community


    i. Limit outdoor activities and use all protective measures in sunlight i.e., light
    color clothing and head covering.
    ii. Avoid laborious work in direct sunlight and areas with less ventilation.
    iii. Drink plenty of clean drinking water, ORS to keep yourself hydrated and avoid
    carbonated beverages. Use mist fans / air conditioners to keep surrounding
    temperature in tolerable limit.
    iv. Use reflective blinds / shades to block direct sunlight and to keep household
    temperature at tolerable range.
    v. Approach nearby healthcare facility for any emergency / untoward event.

    3. I am further directed that the above mentioned SOPs must be implanted at all
    health facilities, with immediate effect.

    SECTION OFFICER (EP&C)


    No. & Date Even
    A copy is forwarded for information to;
    1. All Deputy Commissioners / Administrator District Health Authorities across Punjab
    2. The Director General Health Services, Punjab
    3. PSO to Secretary, P&S Healthcare Department
    4. PA to Additional Secretary (Tech), P&S Healthcare Department
    5. PA to Deputy Secretary (Tech), P&S Healthcare Department
    6. Master File

    SECTION OFFICER (EP&C)

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