21 injured in student protest/ Health Ministry explains the condition of the young man assaulted by officers: No risk of paralysis

Following the October 16 protest, 24 people received medical assistance, including police officers, protesters and passersby. According to information on their condition, most have been discharged from hospital, while two people remain under treatment at the University Trauma Hospital in Tirana.

Yesterday, 21 people presented at the University Trauma Hospital for treatment: eight police officers, 10 protesters, including three minors, and three passersby.

Two patients currently remain in the hospital. One of them is a passerby and is in stable condition.

The other patient is a 21-year-old protester who is receiving treatment and is being monitored by the neurosurgery team. Official information states that there is no indication for surgical intervention and that there is no risk of paralysis.

According to information on the health condition of those injured during the protest on October 16, 2026, eight police officers, 10 protesters, including three minors, and three passersby received medical care at the University Trauma Hospital.

The other individuals completed the necessary treatment and left the hospital on their doctors’ recommendation. They are out of danger.

One police officer was treated at the Vlora Regional Hospital and was later discharged, while two minors also left after receiving medical assistance.

A minor was treated at the Lezha Regional Hospital and left the hospital after completing medical treatment.