In connection with the onset of abnormally hot days across the country, the press service of the SSV provided information from the director of the Republican Center for Emergency Medical Care, Abduvoitzhon Gafurov, regarding the operation of the '103' service and the number of calls received under extreme heat conditions.
Vulnerable population groups
Gafurov emphasized that in such weather conditions, citizens with chronic cardiovascular or respiratory diseases or diabetes, as well as the elderly, pregnant women, and children, are particularly sensitive. Therefore, it is extremely important that these categories of the population undergo medical check-ups and receive emergency assistance when necessary.
Service statistics and responsibility
Director Abduvoitzhon Gafurov noted that considering the exacerbation of chronic diseases due to intense heat, the responsibility of emergency medical service employees increases. He reported that over the last four days when abnormal heat was observed, a total of 166,726 calls were received by the '103' service across the republic. All appeals are accepted in the established manner, and patients receive the necessary medical care in a timely manner.
Call dynamics and recommendations
Despite the heat, the trend in call arrivals remained stable. Thanks to recommendations disseminated through mass media and social networks by responsible organizations, citizens did not show a sharp increase in the number of calls compared to the previous four days (July 9–12). Specialists advise the population to avoid going outside during the hottest hours of the day, consume enough water, limit the consumption of fatty, fried, and overly salty food, and prefer easily digestible dishes and vegetable salads.
