Health experts caution against heatstroke

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Zambia

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Masiku Phiri, president of the Zambia Medical Association, has urged the public to take precautions against heatstroke. In an interview in Lusaka, he warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can disrupt the normal functioning of the human body. He said excessive evaporation can cause fluid loss during periods of high heat.

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