Population screening programmes temporarily on hold Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the health care capacity in the Netherlands is expected to come under severe pressure in the coming period.
Vaccination against meningococcal disease starts for teens aged 14 to 18 This spring, about 860,000 young people in the Netherlands will receive an invitation for a vaccination against meningococcal disease.
Further research into hazards posed by e-cigarettes Safety of nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) cannot be confirmed because of the limited amount of published research in this area.