21 injured in student protest/ Ministry of Health reports on the condition of young man assaulted by officers

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

Yesterday, 21 people presented at the University Trauma Hospital for treatment: 8 police officers, 10 protesters, including 3 minors, and 3 passers-by.

Currently, two patients remain in the hospital. One of them is a passer-by and is in stable condition.

The other patient is a 21-year-old protester who is receiving treatment and monitoring from the neurosurgery team. Official information states that there is no indication for surgery 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, 8 police officers, 10 protesters, including 3 minors, and 3 passers-by received medical care at the University Trauma Hospital.

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

At the Vlora Regional Hospital, 1 police officer was treated and later discharged, as were 2 minors after receiving medical assistance.

At the Lezhë Regional Hospital, a minor received treatment and was discharged after completing medical care.