Pagers Explosion: Challenges of the Emergency Preparedness Plan

Abstract

On September 17, 2024, an unforeseen attack due to the Pagers Explosion targeting a military party in Lebanon left more than 2750 casualties. A total of 38 injured patients presented to the Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital (LAUMC-RH), a private university hospital. Most injuries were amputated fingers and eye injuries. Intensive training and regular drills are conducted at the hospital level to ensure readiness. This report highlights major challenges that were encountered during this explosion and provides possible strategies to overcome them.