In this project, we assess the impact of immediate initiation of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), frequent testing, partner notification, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Netherlands. We examine their impact on the transmission of HIV and the transmission of other sexually transmitted infections (STI), with N. gonorrhoea (NG) as example. Furthermore, we investigate the cost-effectiveness of these strategies. 

The coronavirus has the Netherlands in its grips. To gain insight into how people view the imposed coronavirus measures in the Netherlands, their motivation in adhering to the measures, and what the impact is on their daily lives,  RIVM and GGD GHOR (the Netherlands Municipal Public Health Services and Medical Assistance in Accidents and Disasters) are conducting a large-scale study on this topic. The study explores human behaviour, what people think of the government’s behavioural measures, and how they are doing physically, mentally and socially in these corona times.

Good ventilation means ensuring a good flow of fresh air, which is necessary for a healthy and pleasant indoor climate. Ventilation is the process of introducing fresh outdoor air into indoor spaces, 24 hours a day. Fresh air from outdoors constantly replaces stale indoor air, which may contain fine particles and humidity. Ventilation also helps to limit transmission of respiratory infections.

If you test positive for COVID-19, you no longer have to self-isolate. The guideline for self-testing if you have symptoms has also been discontinued as of 10 March 2023. 

We produce numerous reports and publications on all aspects of public health, nutrition and food, health care, disaster management, nature and the environment each year.  In addition, RIVM employees publish scientific articles in national and international journals.

Against the backdrop of low infection rates and no more press conferences, the behavioural study has already resulted in a number of survey responses indicating a decrease in perceived threat among the respondents. In line with the relaxed measures, people are also engaging in more frequent social contact, mental and social well-being are increasing, and people are playing sports and exercising more.

The coronavirus has the Netherlands in its grips. To gain insight into how people view the imposed coronavirus measures in the Netherlands, their motivation in adhering to the measures, and what the impact is on their daily lives,  RIVM and GGD GHOR (the Netherlands Municipal Public Health Services and Medical Assistance in Accidents and Disasters) are conducting a large-scale study on this topic. The study explores human behaviour, what people think of the government’s behavioural measures, and how they are doing physically, mentally and socially in these corona times.