The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) works towards a healthy population and a sustainable, safe and healthy living environment. We offer advice based on scientific knowledge and research. In addition, we coordinate prevention programmes and are there to help in times of crisis. We communicate with online audiences on these topics through our social media channels. Anyone can reply, comment or ask for more information. Where possible, we will respond to questions about the content. 
We can be found on the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X en Mastodon

Respectful, open communication

We value respectful, open communication. While we are not responsible for our visitors’ behaviour, we want our social media channels to be safe, inclusive spaces. That means an environment where everyone feels safe and heard and where there is room for differences of opinion. We reserve the right to remove posts that violate our house rules.

The following types of content may be removed:

• Threats
• Discrimination
• Abusive or obscene language
• Sexual and pornographic content
• Advertisements, commercial or promotional posts
• Persistent spam
• Sensitive and personal data
• Off-topic messages

Sensitive and personal data

Never share personal data such as citizen service numbers, addresses or medical data. For more information, see ‘Our vision on privacy’.

Questions

Anything else you’d like to ask our social media team? Send us a direct message (DM) on one of our channels.