The general doctor and a member of the Friends of Health Association, Dr. Fatima Mitrouk, said that severe heat waves are among the climatic phenomena that directly affect human health, especially children, the elderly and patients with chronic diseases, noting that high temperatures may lead to serious cases such as sunstroke, dehydration, or heat exhaustion, which requires health and preventive awareness to avoid these risks.
One of the most prominent means of protection during the severe heat periods is to stay in cold and well -ventilated places, the use of fans or air conditioning devices, and wearing cotton and light clothes, stressing the importance of using hats and sunglasses to reduce direct exposure to sun Regarding the prohibition of work at noon, from June 15 to September 15, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, in a move aimed at protecting workers in open places during severe heat periods.
She also made it clear that a lot of drinking water and avoiding stressful physical activities under the sun are necessary, calling for attention to the symptoms of heat exhaustion such as headache, dizziness, and the acceleration of heartbeat, and stressed the need for rapid behavior and seeking medical help when these symptoms appear.
Mitrok concluded her speech by emphasizing that “consciousness is the first line of defense,” stressing that health is a responsibility that starts from the individual himself, and that commitment to preventive instructions during heat waves can save lives.
