Accessibility certification was granted again to RIVM's website in 2014 RIVM again received authorisation to use the quality mark ‘drempelvrij.nl’ on their website in 2014.
International study finds MERS coronavirus in raw dromedary camel milk Milk from dromedary camels infected with the MERS coronavirus may contain the virus, and consuming this raw milk may thus pose a risk to public health.
World Environment Day 2014 Today June 5 is World Environment Day (WED). Every year on this date, the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP encourages worldwide awareness and action for the environment.
Fewer than 1,000 TB patients for the first time in Dutch history In 2012, in the Netherlands the number of TB patients remained under 1,000 (958) for the first time.
No additional damage to health by adding biodiesel There is no reason to believe that the limited addition of two types of biodiesel to petroleum diesel accounts for an additional increase in harmful emissions from road traffic.
Jaap van Dissel appointed as Director of the RIVM Centre for Infectious Disease Control Prof Jaap van Dissel is appointed as Director of the RIVM Centre for Infectious Disease Control. He takes up the post on 15 August and succeeds Prof.
Extra measles vaccinations for risk groups Some areas of the Netherlands where families for religious reasons chose not to get their babies vaccinated are now reporting cases of measles, and it is expected that the number of cases will incr
Fewer municipalities with low vaccination coverage In the Netherlands, there are 80 municipalities with a low vaccination coverage for one or more vaccinations. This is a decrease compared to last year when there were still 90 municipalities.
More people visiting STI clinics in 2012 with chlamydia and gonorrhea infections In 2012, the number of new consultations at Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clinics in the Netherlands increased by 7% over the previous year.