Antibiotic resistance is stable, however, more resistant bacteria are expected

Over recent years, antibiotic resistance to most agents has remained stable in the Netherlands, and the use of antibiotics has slightly decreased.

06/25/2015 - 00:00

Lower salt contents in some foods, but similar saturated fat contents

Some foods contain less salt in 2014 compared with 2011. According to research by RIVM the salt content of bread was 21 percent lower in 2011.

02/24/2015 - 00:00

RIVM designated as WHO Collaborating Centre Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiology and Surveillance

AMR is one of the major global challenges in infectious disease control.

02/16/2015 - 00:00

Antibiotic resistance no longer increasing but vigilance remains necessary

After continuing to rise for many years, in 2013 the prevalence of resistance to antibiotics levelled out somewhat in both hospitals and primary care.

06/26/2014 - 00:00

International top conference about antibiotic resistance

On 25 and 26 June, an international conference about resistance to antibiotics - an increasing worldwide problem - will take place in The Hague.

06/25/2014 - 00:00