More ESBL exposure through consumption of beef than chicken

Although ESBL-producing E.

01/31/2017 - 00:00

Safe, healthy and sustainable diets in the Netherlands: opportunities for integrated policy

The Netherlands aims to take the lead in the international ambition for a healthy, sustainable and safe dietary pattern.

01/25/2017 - 00:00

International Salmonella outbreak seems to have been resolved

There has been an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis in Europe since 2015. It has also been present in the Netherlands since May 2016.

01/20/2017 - 00:00

WHO’s first ever global estimates of foodborne diseases: children under five account for almost one third of deaths

Almost one third (30%) of all deaths from foodborne diseases are in children under the age of five years, despite the fact that they make up only 9% of the global population.

12/03/2015 - 00:00

Ebola information for GPs

RIVM has sent a message to Community Health Services (GGD's) containing information about how issues concerning Ebola are arranged in the Netherlands.

08/21/2014 - 00:00
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Possibly more cases of gastroenteritis caused by antacids

In recent years the Netherlands has witnessed an increase in the number of cases of gastroenteritis caused by the Campylobacter bacterium.

08/14/2014 - 00:00

Ongoing Ebola outbreak West Africa

August 8th the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa an international health emergency and appealed for global aid to help afflicted countries.

08/08/2014 - 00:00
ebolavirus