In an update issued at 9 p.m., the ministry said 23 people had been treated at the University Trauma Hospital: 17 police officers, one underage protester, one media representative and four passers-by.

One police officer remained in the hospital’s emergency department, while the media representative was admitted for further examinations and was in good condition, the ministry said.

Since Oct. 13, a total of 14 people have been hospitalised and remain under treatment: five police officers, four protesters, four passers-by and one media representative, it added.

A further five injured people – two police officers and three protesters – sought treatment at the Mother Teresa University Hospital Centre.

One police officer remained in the emergency department, while the others were discharged after receiving medical advice, according to the ministry.

The ministry thanked doctors, nurses and medical teams for providing care to those injured, saying it remained committed to protecting public health and saving lives while ensuring medical assistance for everyone without discrimination.

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The Ministry said all health structures were operating on full alert, with medical teams deployed nationwide to ensure uninterrupted services, particularly in regions hit by heavy rain and snowfall.

Emergency medical services have been operating around the clock, coordinating patient transport and on-site treatment through the National Medical Emergency Centre, the Institute of Public Health and regional health authorities, the Ministry said.

Most health centres and hospitals continue to work normally, including in Tirana, Durrës and Shkodër, although temporary service reorganisations were introduced in some areas due to access and safety concerns, it added.

In parts of southern and western Albania, including areas near the Vjosa river basin, heavy rainfall disrupted road access, affecting staff mobility and service delivery in some villages, while sporadic power outages were reported. The Ministry said vaccine cold-chain conditions remained under control.

Health services in northern regions including Kukës, Tropojë, Lezhë and Mirditë reported no major problems, while the situation in Elbasan was marked by temporary road difficulties in rural areas, authorities said.

Health Ministry urged citizens to follow official guidance, exercise caution when travelling in affected areas and contact emergency services in case of need, adding that health teams would remain on heightened readiness until conditions normalised.

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According to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the online service delivery will eliminate bureaucracies and ensure real-time provision of 26 services and a total of more than 11,000 documents annually.

All the required administrative documents will be generated electronically only through the System of Circulation of Documents bearing e-stamp eliminating bureaucracy and corruption practices.

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Mass vaccination rollout continues countrywide under a combined immunisation schedule.

A total of 2 112 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours in the country, bringing the total number of vaccinated people to 2.744. 935.

The number of reported vaccinations also includes Albanian citizens who have received the COVID-19 shot abroad and have been registered in our integrated systems to provide everyone the opportunity to complete the vaccination process in Albania or abroad.

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