IBA Sukkur Vice Chancellor Dr Asif Sheikh reportedly fainted at an MDCAT examination centre in Sukkur amid intense heat.
Medical staff quickly attended to Dr Sheikh after he became unwell and provided first aid at the examination venue. Personnel remained available to assist him following the incident.
The reported episode has drawn attention to the challenging conditions at examination centres during periods of high temperatures. Students, supervisors and other staff members may face health risks when adequate cooling, ventilation and medical arrangements are not available.
MDCAT examinations bring together large numbers of candidates and examination staff, making suitable facilities and emergency support important during extreme weather conditions.
Details regarding Dr Sheikh’s current condition have not yet been confirmed. It is also unclear whether the incident affected examination activities at the centre.
The situation has renewed focus on the need for proper heat-management measures at examination venues, including access to drinking water, ventilation, medical assistance and timely emergency response.
Authorities and examination administrators face the responsibility of ensuring that students and staff can remain safe while examination activities continue during hot weather.
