AKU, PDMA unite to tackle heatwave crisis in Pakistan

In response to the escalating threat of extreme heat events in Pakistan, the Centre of Excellence for Trauma and Emergencies (CETE) at Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at raising public awareness and developing strategic measures to mitigate the impact of heatwaves. “Extreme heat is a rapidly growing public health crisis, especially for cities in Pakistan,” said Dr. Junaid Razzak, Director of CETE. “Given its impact, cities need to have clear action plans with well-defined triggers. We look forward to partnering with PDMA and other partners to provide necessary technical support to develop such plans.”