India, March 9 -- The public health department on Friday started surveillance and issued an advisory regarding heat-related illness. Special emergency treatment units have been set up in primary health centres and hospitals across the state to manage cases of heat-related illnesses, said officials.

"The health department has set up special emergency treatment units in primary health centres and hospitals across the state. Medical officers and health workers have undergone training in managing heat stroke patients. Besides, necessary health measures have been implemented at district and municipal levels," said Dr Babita Kamlapurkar, joint director of health services.

Heat stroke is a serious heat-related emergency that occurs when the bo...