Health
There is a growing
concern on the possibility of heat wave. Department of Health has decided to declare heat
wave period from April to June. Heat wave preparedness through IEC materials, involvement
of NGO, community workers and women’s group in process. The IEC materials speak of
prevention of heat stroke, symptoms and care to be taken. Control Rooms will also be set
up at PHC and CHC levels.
The IEC materials have reached the
community level. Secretary Health has requested all NGOs including UN to provide all
assistance in tackling heat wave. Distribution of UNICEF/UN supported printing of 20 lakhs
IEC were monitored by the NUNVs at the district and block level
All issues relating to heat wave reviewed
weekly in state level coordination committee meetings in UN House.
UNICEF to provide 30 lakhs ORS packets and
Rs. 4 lakhs as contingency funds for running of Control rooms during the heatstroke
season.
The national UN Volunteers are increasing the
heat wave preparedness and assisting the government of Orissa in ensuring the success of
the heat wave preparedness campaign.
UN has appealed to all NGOs and Donors for
taking up summer-cum-monsoon shelters. The response has been quite positive. For
assistance required UN has started help line service (098610-90158).
