Centre urges states to take action on heat wave-related illnesses

In a communication to all chief secretaries of states and UTs, Union Health secy Rajesh Bhushan has sought daily surveillance reports on illnesses shared with NCDC

The Centre asks states to step up surveillance and take action to mitigate heat related illnesses in the wake of heat waves across the country.

In a communication to all chief secretaries of states and union territories, Union Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan has asked to share daily surveillance reports on health related illnesses that are shared with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

States have been asked to disseminate the guideline document ‘National Action Plan on Heat Related Illnesses’ to all districts for effective management of cases of heat wave. From March 1, 2022, daily surveillance on heat related