Unfallkasse Nordrhein-Westfalen (UK NRW) is a German public-law corporation and a key part of the national social security system. As the statutory accident insurance carrier for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, it provides coverage for over 4.5 million people, including employees in the municipal and state sectors, volunteers, children in daycare facilities, school pupils, and university students. Its core mission is the prevention of accidents at work, commuting accidents, and occupational diseases. In the event of an incident, UK NRW manages and finances medical treatment, rehabilitation services, and provides financial compensation to ensure the health and working capacity of the insured individuals.

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