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RIVM in Brazil: deployment of a subsoil water system for a climate proof and healthy city

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

RIVM film about nanomaterials

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 provides support during the Nuclear Security Summit

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

No more complementary vaccinations against measles for children aged six months

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

European harmonisation recommended for derivation of water quality standards for pesticides

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

RIVM to research safe design for new nanoparticles

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

Breast milk as indicator of environmental pollutants

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

The National Immunisation Programme in the Netherlands: Developments in 2013

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

Nanotechnology in the fight against cancer

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

Tracking down sources of disease outbreaks like Sherlock Holmes.

'I want to know the story behind an epidemic'. Interview with Jaap van Dissel, Director of RIVM Centre for Infectious Disease Control.