Cold or ice should never be applied directly to the skin. A barrier, such as a towel, should be placed between the cold agent and the skin's surface to prevent skin and nerve damage. Punctured commercial cold packs should be immediately discarded, as the chemical agent/gel will burn skin.
Burundi Weather. Weather conditions and temperatures vary widely in Burundi based on differences in altitude. Generally, the upper elevations in the mountains and the central plateau are cooler than the lowlands in the Lake Tanganyika area. Overall, the annual temperature (on average) is near 78Â°F (25Â°C).
The Burundi Ministry of Health organizes the health care system on four levels: a national level, provincial level, district level and at facility level through the primary health care centers. Treatment programs including TB, malaria and immunizations, are conducted through an integrated minimum services package at facility level and coordinated by the provincial or district offices.