Delhi Boosts Health Infrastructure to Combat Heatwave

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh reviewed preparations at LNJP Hospital to combat heatwave effects, detailing efforts for emergency readiness and special wards for heat-related illnesses. With rising temperatures, the government is ensuring citizens receive necessary medical support promptly.

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Tuesday reviewed heatwave preparedness at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital and said a dedicated ward for heat-related illnesses has been set up to handle patients suffering from heatstroke and related conditions.

During his visit to the hospital, Singh inspected emergency arrangements, ICU preparedness, special wards and patient care facilities amid rising temperatures in the national capital.

The minister said the Delhi government and the health department were closely monitoring the situation to ensure citizens do not face difficulties during the ongoing heatwave.

''Delhi's health system is fully prepared to deal with heatwave-related emergencies. Our priority is to ensure that no citizen faces any difficulty during this extreme weather,'' Singh said.

According to the minister, the dedicated ''Heat Related Illness'' ward at LNJP Hospital has been equipped with ICU support, emergency care facilities, specialised treatment spaces and recovery beds for patients suffering from dehydration, heat exhaustion and other heat-related complications.

He said patients with severe symptoms, including high body temperature and multiple complications, were being provided immediate treatment and shifted to ICU support whenever required.

Singh also said sufficient beds, ICU facilities and emergency systems had been kept ready to handle any rise in patient load due to the heatwave.

Referring to a recent case, the minister said some patients had reached hospitals with extremely high body temperatures and severe heat distress, but timely medical intervention and ventilator support helped in their recovery.

He added that heatwave preparedness measures had been implemented across Delhi's government hospitals, polyclinics and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.

The minister said mobile relief units had also been deployed at various locations to provide ORS, cold drinking water and emergency support services to people affected by the heat.

Singh urged residents to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and seek immediate medical attention if they experience dehydration, dizziness, weakness, fever or other heat-related symptoms.