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The Madeira Social Security Institute has authorized an investment of 3.5 million euros to support the Night Center and Specialized Day Center of the Funchal Community Development Association.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Finance and the Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labor and Youth, has authorized the Madeira Social Security Institute, IP-RAM (ISSM, IP-RAM) to assume multi-year commitments for the financing of social services for the elderly.
Under Ordinance No. 252/2026, a Cooperation Agreement was established, in the form of a Typical Agreement, with the Funchal Community Development Association. The total investment amounts to €3,568,008.00, distributed between 2026 and 2031, aimed at ensuring the operation of the Night Center and the Specialized Day Center.
The agreement, which takes effect from June 1, 2026, also includes the possibility of updating monthly contributions per user, currently set at €1,370.17 for the Night Center (20 users) and €1,068.78 for the Specialized Day Center (30 users).
The Health Administration Institute, IP-RAM, has been authorized to regularize payments to three mental health institutions effective January 1, 2025.
The new ordinance establishes the values and payment conditions of the supplement for doctors exercising health authority functions in the Region.
The Regional Government has awarded public commendations to Dr. João Manuel Rodrigues Silva and Dr. Miguel Dinis Jardim Homem Costa for their contributions to healthcare in Madeira.