Today is World Health Day, which focuses on diseases that are passed on by creatures such as mosquitoes and ticks. These include malaria, dengue fever and Lyme disease.

This week, a delegation of RIVM gave a training course in Brazil about policy relevant to soil.

RIVM contributes to the safe use of nanomaterials through research, alerts and policy consultations, and this work is demonstrated in a short informative film.

RIVM is in a state of readiness to assist and support the fire brigade, the Dutch National Police Service (KLPD) and the Regional Emergency Health Organisation (GHOR) in the event of any disasters

The measles epidemic, the first case of which occurred in the Netherlands in May 2013, is coming to an end.

In the Netherlands, many different pesticides are detected in surface waters. Some of these compounds exceed the water quality standards.

RIVM will be working alongside a consortium of 23 international partners on a safe design for ‘new’ nanoparticles.

The 6th worldwide study into Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in breast milk is about to commence.

Annually RIVM provides an overview of key events and developments in the National Immunisation Programme (NIP).

Nanotechnology offers improved options for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.