A 72-year-old surgeon at the regional hospital in Korçë, Albania, has been arrested after a 21-year-old patient filed allegations of sexual harassment during medical treatment, according to preliminary reports from police and local media.
According to the complaint, the young woman had arrived at the emergency department suffering from severe abdominal pain and vomiting before doctors reportedly decided she needed surgery for appendicitis. During her treatment, the patient alleged that the surgeon, identified as Nikolla Nunka, touched her inappropriately while claiming to perform a medical examination.
Authorities in Korçë reportedly took the woman’s testimony and launched immediate procedural actions, leading to the surgeon’s arrest. Albanian media reports state that the patient remains under medical care, while investigators continue gathering evidence and witness statements. Local reports also indicate the hospital administration has taken temporary internal measures pending the outcome of the investigation.
Officials have not yet issued a final conclusion regarding the case, and under Albanian law, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a final court decision. The case has sparked public reaction and renewed discussions about patient safety, medical ethics, and accountability within public healthcare institutions.