On Thursday 11 April 2019, RIVM welcomed a delegation from Public Health England (PHE). Chief Executive Duncan Selbie of PHE headed the delegation.

One of the aims of Dutch food policy is to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy foods.

Residues of pesticides were found in the air outside homes located near flower bulb fields, in the dust on their doormats and in the household dust.

The Dutch Reporting centre for adverse effects of medical implants (MEBI) received 162 reports of suspected adverse effects of implants. The notifications were linked to 181 implants.

Scientific journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases has published an article on RIVM research conducted into pertussis vaccination for pregnant women.

The best synbio projects, including iGEM teams, have one thing in common: cutting edge science in the light of carefully considered societal needs.

The number of people who participated in the population screening programme for bowel cancer is higher than expected. Between 2014 – 2017 a total of 3.85 million people participated.

As of yesterday RIVM participates in the Vaccination Alliance initiated by the Dutch State Secretary, Paul Blokhuis, Other members of this Alliance include  paediatricians and nurses, general pract

22 March UN World Water Day is all about attention on the importance of water.

To improve integrated care for older people, professionals and organisations need to get to know each other, build trust and better understanding.