Tunisian health officials address major heatwave
The Tunisian Ministry of Health has begun responding to an unprecedented heatwave, during which 633 cases have been recorded related to the event. These include heatstroke and heat exhaustion cases that required intervention from healthcare facilities, despite ongoing power outages. The ministry, in coordination with the Medical Association and Civil Protection, issued recommendations to reduce damage, including increasing water intake and avoiding direct exposure to the sun during peak hours, especially between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. They also advised protecting vulnerable groups such as adults, the elderly, children, and patients with chronic illnesses.
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