ISLAMABAD: The Center for Diseases Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued an advisory with the purpose to sensitise relevant health care authorities to further strengthen and improve the level of preparedness in prevention and control of heat/sun stroke.

According to the advisory, in the recent years, Pakistan is experiencing severe climate changes due to global warming including heat wave. Each year the vulnerability and impact of heat wave is increasing in the country which may result in increased morbidity and mortality due to heat stroke.

The advisory has emphasised to take immediate necessary measures in this regard.

“Avoiding exposure to direct sunlight and rehydration can prevent the complications of heatstroke. Public should be encouraged to consume salty foods, wear hats and light-coloured, lightweight and loose clothes during the hot/humid environmental conditions,” it suggested.

Published in Dawn, June 9th, 2026