AIG Hospitals launches ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign to raise heatstroke awareness in Telangana

AIG Hospitals has launched ‘Beat the Heat’ in Hyderabad to educate citizens on heatstroke prevention, symptoms and first aid amid rising summer temperatures in Telangana. The initiative focuses on awareness camps, expert talks and practical guidance for emergency response.

Hyderabad: With Telangana witnessing intense summer conditions, AIG Hospitals, Banjara Hills has launched ‘Beat the Heat,’ a public awareness initiative to educate citizens on heatstroke, heat-related illnesses, early warning signs, first-aid measures, and preventive action.

Though intermittent rainfall and thunderstorms may bring temporary relief, weather advisories continue to underline the need for caution as heat stress remains a serious public health concern, AIG hospitals said.

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As part of the initiative, AIG Hospitals, Banjara Hills will conduct public awareness camps, doctor-led talks, provide educational materials, conduct media outreach, engage the community, and offer practical guidance on recognising and responding to heat-related illness.

Important precautions:

Red flags of heatstrokes:

Tired, dizzy, nauseous, headache, muscle cramps, confusion, unusual behaviour, slurred speech, fainting, persistent vomiting, seizures, or not sweating despite extreme heat should never be ignored.

What to do?

Start cooling the body, arrange medical help, move to shade/ air-conditioned area, remove excess clothing, apply cool water or wet cloths, fan the person, and place ice packs or cool towels around the neck, armpits, and groin.

If the person is conscious, small sips of water or oral rehydration can be given. But if the person is confused, drowsy, vomiting, or unconscious, do not give anything orally because of the risk of choking.

Cooling should begin even before the ambulance arrives, because in heat stroke, cooling is the treatment.