Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands is remaining reasonably stable

Antimicrobial resistance is increasing on a global level. It is difficult to treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.

06/27/2019 - 15:00

European Antibiotic Awareness Day: the fight against antibiotics resistance

Wednesday, 18 November is European Antibiotic Awareness Day. On this day, attention throughout Europe is requested for the responsible use of antibiotics in people and animals.

11/18/2015 - 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