Kathmandu – The Ministry of Home Affairs has started distributing identity cards to those injured during the Gen-Z protests to ensure easier access to medical treatment. With these ID cards, injured individuals will be able to receive healthcare services more conveniently.

On Sunday, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal personally distributed the cards to injured protesters at the National Trauma Center. From Monday, distribution will also take place through district administration offices across the country.

According to the ministry, 16 dedicated “Gen-Z Clinics” have been set up in hospitals across the Kathmandu Valley and other provinces to provide systematic follow-up care. In addition, free transportation to hospitals has been arranged, and if needed, the Health Ministry or respective hospitals will provide free ambulance services for follow-up visits.

A task force led by senior doctors will be formed to categorize the injured, with a final decision expected from the Cabinet meeting on Sunday. The ministry has also assigned focal persons in the hospitals to coordinate treatment.

Hospitals with Gen-Z Clinics:

• Kathmandu Valley: Bir Hospital, National Trauma Center, Civil Service Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (Maharajgunj)
• Koshi Province: BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (Dharan), Koshi Hospital (Biratnagar)
• Madhesh Province: Narayani Hospital (Birgunj), Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital (Saptari)
• Bagmati Province: Bharatpur Hospital (Chitwan)
• Gandaki Province: Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences
• Lumbini Province: Bheri Hospital (Nepalgunj), Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (Ghorahi)
• Karnali Province: Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (Jumla)
• Sudurpaschim Province: Dadeldhura Hospital, Seti Zonal Hospital (Dhangadhi)