We must be prepared for deadly heatwaves to get worse | Letter

Last year's scorching heatwaves in Britain and Europe have underscored the urgent need for better preparedness against increasingly severe heat conditions. Despite warnings from experts about rising healthcare demands and the inadequacies of current hospital systems, little progress has been made to bolster resilience. This year, with another potentially record-breaking heatwave on the horizon, the call for substantial investment in infrastructure and healthcare readiness has never been more critical to prevent catastrophic outcomes.