Health Ministry: MP, Police Officer, Media Representatives and Protesters Receive Medical Treatment

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced that an MP, a police officer, media representatives and several protesters sought medical treatment at the University Hospital Centre of Tirana (QSUT) and the University Trauma Hospital (SUT) during today’s protest.

According to preliminary information, all those who received medical attention are in stable condition.

Full statement:

QSUT – University Hospital Centre of Tirana

  • One member of the Albanian Parliament
  • One female media representative
  • Four protesters

All are in stable condition.

SUT – University Trauma Hospital

  • One police officer
  • One media representative

Both are in stable condition.

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