Many regions and cities in Algeria are experiencing hot weather and rising temperatures, prompting the Ministry of Health to issue instructions for citizens to cope with this phenomenon. The Algerian Ministry of Health announced that "due to the continuation of high heat waves and their direct impact on health, especially among the elderly, chronically ill individuals, pregnant women, and infants, the Ministry of Health is keen to remind citizens of the essential measures to be followed to avoid potential complications."
The ministry added in its statement that "the main advice that should be applied includes closing external shutters and curtains on homes exposed to sunlight, keeping windows closed as long as the temperature outside is higher than inside, and avoiding going out during the hottest times." It emphasized that "if going out is necessary, it should be in the early morning or late evening, and if it is essential to go out, light and loose clothing should be worn, and individuals should stay in the shade and avoid continuous exposure to the sun."
The ministry also stressed the importance of drinking sufficient water and avoiding drinks that contain high amounts of sugar or caffeine, as well as refraining from outdoor activities during the hottest hours. Regarding the symptoms of heatstroke, the Ministry of Health indicated: headache, nausea, intense thirst, unusual increase in skin temperature, redness and dryness, and mental confusion.
The statement added that "when experiencing symptoms of sunstroke, the person showing any of these symptoms should be moved to a cool place. They should be given water to drink, sprinkled with cold water (or covered with a wet cloth), and fanned. If their condition worsens, they should be taken to the nearest health center."
