Event Brief
Health ministry urges states to prepare for heatwaves
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Summary: Union health ministry urged states to strengthen healthcare preparedness for heatwaves and fire safety.
WHO: Union health ministry
WHAT: Urged states to bolster healthcare system preparedness for peak summer, including heatstroke units, ambulance readiness, and urgent fire safety audits in hospitals.
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 4:34 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: To reduce risks from heatwaves and fire incidents.
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