State Secretary Blokhuis: boys will also be vaccinated against HPV virus

The vaccine against the HPV human papillomavirus virus will also become available for boys.

09/30/2019 - 09:38

New data on greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions have fallen slightly; ammonia emissions remain stable.

09/12/2019 - 09:21
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Increasing number of girls immunised against HPV

In 2014 the number of girls who were immunised against the human papilloma virus (HPV) rose. This virus can cause cervical cancer later in life.

04/24/2014 - 00:00

RIVM investigates dangers of e-cigarette

At the request of State Secretary Martin van Rijn (VWS), RIVM is carrying out an investigation into the safety of e-cigarettes.

04/16/2014 - 00:00

Fewer municipalities with low vaccination coverage

In the Netherlands, there are 80 municipalities with a low vaccination coverage for one or more vaccinations. This is a decrease compared to last year when there were still 90 municipalities.

06/16/2013 - 00:00

More people visiting STI clinics in 2012 with chlamydia and gonorrhea infections

In 2012, the number of new consultations at Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clinics in the Netherlands increased by 7% over the previous year.

06/14/2013 - 00:00