In the event of an incident or natural disaster, the role of RIVM is to support national and local government and to direct control responses. RIVM has a directive role in case of an outbreak of an infectious disease. In the event of an accident or disaster, RIVM plays an advisory role and is responsible for providing accurate information to limit the consequences to human health and the environment. The film 'Crises and Emergencies' provides insight into the different RIVM roles in these cases.
RIVM in the event of crises and emergencies
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