Suva is an independent, non-profit company under public law, founded in 1918. It is a crucial part of the Swiss social security system, insuring approximately 2 million employees and unemployed individuals from around 130,000 companies against the consequences of accidents and occupational diseases. Suva's model integrates prevention, insurance, and rehabilitation, aiming to prevent accidents, provide comprehensive financial and medical support after an incident, and facilitate the successful reintegration of injured individuals into the workforce. It is financially self-supporting and does not receive public funding.

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Switzerland