Disruption of healthcare services: Email bomb threats create panic and force hospitals to evacuate, disrupting their ability to provide essential medical care to patients.
Increase in fear and anxiety: People may avoid seeking medical treatment due to fear of potential attacks, leading to a negative impact on public health.
Erosion of trust: Patients may lose trust in the safety and security of healthcare facilities, affecting their willingness to seek medical help when needed.
Resource wastage: Responding to bomb threats involves deploying security personnel, evacuating patients, and conducting security checks, diverting resources away from patient care.
Deterioration of security protocols: Frequent threats may desensitize authorities and staff, making it easier for real threats to go unnoticed.
