Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem. In the Netherlands, some bacteria that can cause infections in people are more frequently resistant to antibiotics used as a last resort.

The German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM have signed a cooperation agreement, focused on developing new sci

The number of clients tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at Dutch STI clinics has increased since 2004.

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

Companies, authorities and scientists can save time, money and test animals in the risk assessment of nanomaterials by using available data.