Trend scenario PHF- 2018 identifies societal challenges for the future If historical trends continue unchanged, dementia will be the leading cause of disease burden in 2040 and the main cause of death.
Antimicrobial resistance is stable, but alertness remains necessary The number of bacteria strains resistant to antibiotics in humans has remained stable in the Netherlands over the past year.
Citizen science network produces accurate maps of fine air particles Measurements by thousands of citizen scientists in the Netherlands using their smartphones and the iSPEX add-on are delivering accurate data on fine air particles in the atmosphere that add valuabl
Sustainability of EU regulatory system on medicinal products In safeguarding the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products, the present EU regulatory system has become a time consuming and highly regulated process.
End to Marburg risk On 11 July 2008, a Dutch woman died of Marburg haemorrhagic fever, a serious illness caused by the Marburg virus, which she had contracted in Uganda during a visit to a bat cave.