IDOPPRIL reports expansion of health services and economic benefits

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The Dominican Institute for the Prevention and Protection of Occupational Risks (IDOPPRIL) marked its seventh anniversary by reporting significant progress in health services, economic benefits, and risk prevention for the period between September 2025 and September 2026.

Executive Director Agustín Burgos announced the expansion of the institution's network, noting the hiring of 30 new health service providers (PSS), bringing the national total to 495. This expansion aims to improve coverage in areas such as rehabilitation, physiotherapy, pharmacies, and specialized diagnostics.

Financial and operational highlights include the payment of 104,311 subsidies for temporary disability or medical leave, totaling RD$1,897,885,902. The institution also issued 441,668 authorizations for outpatient and scheduled medical services. Regarding investigations, IDOPPRIL processed 54,340 cases, consisting of 53,931 occupational accidents and 409 professional diseases.