Lebanon’s Health Minister has reported a series of explosions involving faulty pagers, which have injured thousands of people across the country. The devices, which have long been considered obsolete, have caused a range of injuries, from minor burns to severe trauma, leading to an outcry from the public. Hospitals in major cities have seen a dramatic increase in pager-related injuries, overwhelming emergency services.
The explosions have raised serious concerns about the safety of communication devices still in use in Lebanon. The government has launched an investigation to determine whether the pagers were poorly manufactured or if they were tampered with. Until the investigation is complete, citizens have been warned to stop using pagers and seek alternative communication methods.
The health minister has called for swift action to prevent further injuries, while manufacturers are facing potential lawsuits from victims and their families. This bizarre and unexpected crisis has left many questioning the state of consumer protection in the country.
