Kathmandu – The government has rolled out a comprehensive medical support plan for those injured during the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 (Bhadra 23 and 24). The Ministry of Home Affairs, in a statement issued on Saturday, confirmed that the Ministry of Health and Population will take the lead in managing treatment services and ensuring that victims receive proper care.

According to the plan, the Ministry of Health will designate specific hospitals where protest victims will be treated. Each of these hospitals will run a dedicated “Gen Z Clinic” to exclusively handle the cases related to the demonstrations.

To make the process smooth, the government will set up assistance desks starting Sunday. These desks will issue special identification cards to the injured, which will help them access treatment and other facilities without hassle. Each hospital will also appoint focal persons to coordinate between the victims and medical staff, ensuring faster service.

A task force will be formed at the hospital level, led by expert doctors, to classify injuries and provide proper treatment guidance. Victims will also be able to contact the Health Ministry’s hotline for real-time support and coordination.

The program includes free transportation for follow-up visits. Ambulances will be assigned to the designated hospitals, and injured individuals can use them at no cost by presenting their ID card. The government has committed to publicly sharing the contact numbers of these ambulances and hospital representatives.

Officials say these measures are aimed at removing financial and logistical barriers for those affected by the protests, ensuring they get prompt and well-organized medical care.