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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

:: A.P :: HYDERABAD

Rc.No. 9008/Epid./2013 Dated : 04-04-2013

Sub:- Epidemics Heat Waves/Sun Strokes Certain

instructions for prevention and control measures

Reg.

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In pursuance of the instructions already issued to all the

District Medical and Health Officers from time to time about the

precautionary measures for prevention and control of Heat

Waves/Sun Strokes.

The following instructions are issued for strict

implementation with immediate effect by the District Medical and

Health Officers.

ORS Packets shall be made available in all the Primary

Health Centers, Sub Centers, Anganwadi Centers and in all

the Village Gram Panchayats.

Instructions are to be issued to all the Medical Officers,

Health Assistants Male and Female, Anganwadi workers to

give wide publicity on Heat Waves/Sun Strokes, risks

involved and preventive measures to be taken for Heat

Stroke.

Most vulnerable age groups i.e Infants, children, pregnant

women and old age people are to be considered for special

care and not to expose themselves in Hot Sun.

In Urban areas and Municipalities special vigilance to be kept

for supply of safe drinking water through

CHALIVENDRAM by NGOs and Philanthropists.

The labourers are to be advised not to expose themselves inHot Sun between 12:00 Noon to 3:00 P.M.

They may also be provided safe drinking water through

special tankers at their working place.

Provide temporary shelter sheds keeping them in

Community Halls near by to work place to prevent the

exposure in Hot Sun.

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In Slum areas and weaker section colonies special ORT

centers shall be established under the guidance of Health

Assistants (F) and Anganwadi workers with the co-operation

of local leaders wide publicity to be given through

pamphlets.

DOs and DONTs may be circulated to Health Personnel,

NGOs and Public representatives.

Train all Para Medical Staff on First Aid about Sun Stroke

thus prevent complications.

They should also be taught the short term and long term

measures i.e. immediate transport, early Hospitalization andprompt treatment etc. to Sun Stroke victims.

All Health care facilities are to be provided with sufficient

stocks of ORS, I.V Fluids and emergency drugs.

Co-ordination teams to test the drinking water for residual

chlorine, any leakages of drinking water pipelines to avoid

contamination and remedial measures to be taken

immediately.

Critical cases should be identified and shifted promptly to

nearest Hospitals.

Co-ordination Committee meetings are to be conducted with

all concerned departments at Primary Health Center and

District Level.

All the District Medical and Health Officers should send daily

report of Sun Stroke cases/deaths and preventive measures

taken by 02:00 P.M to the Director of Public Health and

Family Welfare, A.P., Hyderabad to this e mail i.d

dhepid@gmail.com without fail.

for Director of Public

Health & Family Welfare

To

All the District Medical and Health Officers in the State.Copy to Regional Director of Medical and Health Services in theState.Copy submitted to Principal Secretary to Govt., HM&FW Dept.,A.P., Hyderabad.

mailto:dhepid@gmail.commailto:dhepid@gmail.com

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Copy submitted to the Commissioner of Health & Family Welfare,A.P.,Hyderabad.