(9/5/2023)
A report from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition found that 2022 was the worst year for acts of violence against healthcare facilities and personnel on a global level. Nearly 2,000 acts of violence occurred in 32 countries and territories, a 45 percent increase compared to the previous year. In 2023, there has been an uptick of swatting attempts at hospitals, prompting managers to remain alert about new threats.