Experts warn of health risks in Larkana

Experts on the other day warned of health risks and advised common people to limit time spent in harsh sunlight as province is poised to experience some of the hottest weather conditions in the coming days.

During the consultation and mobilization workshop held at Sambara Hotel, Larkana jointly organized by Pahel Pakistan and LHDP in collaboration with START Network under title “Anticipatory Actions for Heatwave Hazard” which attracted by large number of participants from Rescue 1122, Health Department, Social Welfare Department, Revenue Department and others.

While addressing Fahad Ali Baloch, ADC-II, Lar-kana, Raja Darya Khan Qureshi, Assistant Commis-sioner, Larkana, Shoukat Ali Abro, District Health Officer, Iftikhar Ahmed Bullo, CLO, Rescue 1122, Shafiq Mahesar, Deputy Director, Social Welfare Department Larkana, Iqbal Hyder, ED, LHDP, Iftikhar Nizami, Program Advisor, LHDP, Qaisar Azam Soomro, LHDP, Bashir Ahmed, Pahel Paksi-tan, Ajiz Mirani, Pahel Pakistan and others said that heatstroke, which occurs when the body temperature rises to 104°F (50°C) or higher due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures or physical exertion in the heat, can affect the badly to the people adding it was always important to act immediately.