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3,000 Treated For Injuries After Lebanon Explosions

An ambulance carries wounded people whose handheld pager exploded, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Approximately 3,000 individuals in Lebanon sought medical treatment for injuries sustained following the recent pager and walkie-talkie explosions, as confirmed by the country's health minister. The minister stated that healthcare professionals worked tirelessly for 48 hours to attend to the injured, with some patients requiring transfer outside of Lebanon for specialized care.

The injuries resulting from the explosions were severe, necessitating not only immediate emergency care but also multiple surgeries and rehabilitation. This called for the expertise of various healthcare specialties to address the diverse medical needs of the patients.

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