Joint Action CHRODIS PLUS: RIVM’s contribution to strengthening Health Promotion

Within the Joint Action for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases CHRODIS PLUS, RIVM has developed a set of recommendations for intersectoral cooperation to strengthen health promotion a

11/27/2020 - 11:00

Report on the developments of the National Immunisation Programme: national immunisation coverage increased slightly for the first time in five years

National immunisation coverage has increased for the first time in five years, for almost all vaccinations. For children born in 2017, vaccination coverage against mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) increased by 0.7% to 93.6%.

11/26/2020 - 10:15

International collaboration essential theme State of Zoonoses 2019

Each year, at the request of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, RIVM prepares an overview of the most important zoonoses and indicates their prevalence in the Netherlands.

11/06/2020 - 10:20

Climate and Energy Outlook 2020: uncertain whether the Netherlands will achieve targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

The Dutch cabinet’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 49% in 2030, compared to the levels in 1990.

11/05/2020 - 14:57

Bacteria slightly more often resistant to last resort antibiotics

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.

07/05/2016 - 00:00