# WHO issues guidance to prevent heat illness at mass gatherings

> WHO released an evidence review and practical resources for managing heat risks at major sporting, religious and cultural events.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T08:59:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:49:13+03:00
- Source review period: 2026-09-30
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WHO released an evidence review and practical resources for managing heat risks at major sporting, religious and cultural events.

The review documented nearly 500,000 medical encounters and more than 22,000 heat-related illnesses in studies published from 1980 to 2025.

WHO said more than 90% of patients can be treated at venues when on-site medical systems are well organized. Guidance combines safe water, cooling, schedule changes, crowd management, worker protection, surveillance and medical services.

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| 2026-09-30 | WHO issues guidance to prevent heat illness at mass gatherings | WHO released an evidence review and practical resources for managing heat risks at major sporting, religious and cultural events. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [World Health Organization](<https://www.who.int/news/item/30-09-2026-who-releases-new-guidance-to-prevent-heat-related-illness-at-mass-gatherings>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-09-30)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:49:13+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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