Hospital Attacks Since 9/11: An Analysis of Terrorism Targeting Healthcare Facilities and Workers

Besenyő, János; Márton, Krisztina; Shaffer, Ryan

doi:10.1080/1057610x.2021.1937821

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“…Vigilant efforts to address this issue and promote peace and stability are imperative to mitigate the devastating impact of terrorism in LMICs. [16][17][18][19]…”

Section: Terrorism In Lmicsmentioning

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Terrorism’s impact on low and middle-income countries’ healthcare services: A perspective

Adebusoye,

Tenkorang,

Awuah

et al. 2024

Journal of Public Health Research

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Terrorism has emerged as an increasingly pressing global issue, giving rise to escalating casualties and devastating implications for peace and security. The low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), already grappling with inadequate healthcare services and an estimated annual mortality toll ranging from 5.7 to 8.4 million, face further setbacks as terrorism exacerbates their prevailing healthcare deficiencies. Among the aspects of how terrorism affects healthcare in LMICs are high morbidity, mortality, and treatment wait times. The four principal areas of reverberation encompass amplified vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, financial shortfalls in LMIC healthcare systems, worsened personnel shortages in healthcare, and the devastating impact on healthcare facilities. In response to these challenges, international organizations and countries have played a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of terrorism on healthcare systems. Additionally, to improve healthcare in these regions, investing in infrastructure, supporting healthcare workers, and ensuring safety are paramount. Implementing mobile health interventions, traditional medicine, and mobile laboratories may enhance healthcare accessibility. Further, employing blockchain technology for data security and supply chain management may strengthen healthcare systems in these areas.

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“…Vigilant efforts to address this issue and promote peace and stability are imperative to mitigate the devastating impact of terrorism in LMICs. [16][17][18][19]…”

Section: Terrorism In Lmicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Terrorism’s impact on low and middle-income countries’ healthcare services: A perspective

Adebusoye,

Tenkorang,

Awuah

et al. 2024

Journal of Public Health Research

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“…Undoubtedly, the impact of a successful cyber-attack against the essential services provided by critical infrastructure is unpredictable. It has been demonstrated that this domain has already been considered a possible target by cyber terrorists (Besenyő et al, 2021;Besenyő and Kovács, 2023).…”

Section: Vpliv Vojne V Ukrajini Na Informacijsko Varnost Bančnega Sek...mentioning

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The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Information Security of the European Union’s Banking Industry – A Case Study of Hungary And Slovakia

Somogyi,

Nagy

2023

Contemporary Military Challenges

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This study investigates, for the first time, the impact of the war on the information security of the EU’s banking industry. This domain is critical, as i) a significant cyber incident may lead to the financial and political instability of the Member States, and ii) the efficiency of the financial sanctions adopted by the EU depends on the appropriate operation of the EU’s banking systems. Qualitative methods were used in the study; relevant literature and publicly available sector specific data were analysed, and senior information security experts from Hungarian and Slovakian banks were interviewed. The results underpin the fact that banks in the EU are facing an exceptionally high level of cyber risk; the paper attempts to provide actions responding to these risks to keep the banking industry secure.

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“…In recent years, an increasing number of studies focused on terrorist attacks against patients, health care institutions, and health care workers with discussions around mitigation, preparation, and response strategies against such events. [1][2][3] The open-access nature of health care facilities, coupled with budgetary constraints in investment into security and protection of the facilities, exposes a number of vulnerabilities of these critical infrastructures.…”

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A Review of Ambulance Terrorism on the African Continent

Besenyő

Barten

Cauwer

et al. 2023

Prehosp. Disaster med.

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Background: In recent decades, an increasing number of terrorist attacks have been carried out against medical institutions, hospitals, and health care workers. These attacks, that often result in high numbers of casualties and impaired access to health services, have a more significant impact on people’s sense of security than attacks against military and police targets. Attacks on ambulances – especially on the African continent – have been sparsely studied. This study examines attacks on ambulances on the African continent during the period from 1992-2022 (until December 31, 2021). Methods: Reports of ambulance terrorism were extracted from the Global Terrorism Database (GTD), RAND Database of Worldwide Terrorism Incidents (RDWTI), United Nation’s Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) database, Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), Surveillance System for Attacks on Health Care (SSA) database, and Aid Worker Security Database (AWSD). Furthermore, a grey literature search was performed. The date and location of the attacks, perpetrators, weapon and attack types, and the number of victims (dead and wounded) and hostages were collected. Results were exported into an Excel spreadsheet (Microsoft Corp.; Redmond, Washington USA) for analysis. Results: During the 30-year study period, 166 attacks were observed in 18 African countries. The number of attacks significantly increased since 2016, with 81.3% of the attacks taking place from 2016 to 2022. In total, 193 people died and another 208 were injured. Attacks with firearms were most frequently noted (92 cases; 55.4%), followed by attacks with explosive devices (26 cases; 15.7%). A significant number of ambulances were hijacked (26 cases; 15.7%) and subsequently used for other terrorist attacks. In seven attacks, ambulances were used as vehicle-born improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs). Conclusion: In this database study on ambulance terrorism in Africa, it was found that the reported occurrence of attacks increased from 2013 onwards, including the rise of ambulances used as VBIEDs. These findings suggest that ambulance terrorism represents a real, significant risk that both governments and health care institutions must address.

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Hospital Attacks Since 9/11: An Analysis of Terrorism Targeting Healthcare Facilities and Workers

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Terrorism’s impact on low and middle-income countries’ healthcare services: A perspective

Terrorism’s impact on low and middle-income countries’ healthcare services: A perspective

The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Information Security of the European Union’s Banking Industry – A Case Study of Hungary And Slovakia

A Review of Ambulance Terrorism on the African Continent

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