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Call for global action plan to save our oceans

Scientists involved in the Seas Oceans and Public Health In Europe (SOPHIE) Project have proposed the first steps towards a united global plan to save our oceans, for the sake of human health.

Andrzej-kryszpiniuk

New data on antimicrobial resistance in Europe

New data on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in European countries is now available in the sixth annual report of the Central Asian and European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (CAESAR) netw

Antimicrobial resistance stable in the Netherlands

Worldwide, the number of bacteria resistant to antibiotics is increasing. In the Netherlands, this number generally remains stable and is less high than in many other countries.

Can you solve a medical mystery?

During World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019, RIVM has set up an escape room in one of busiest shopping malls in the Netherlands.

State Secretary Blokhuis: boys will also be vaccinated against HPV virus

The vaccine against the HPV human papillomavirus virus will also become available for boys.

Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands is remaining reasonably stable

Antimicrobial resistance is increasing on a global level. It is difficult to treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.

Research: HPV vaccine is safe

RIVM research shows no causal link between the vaccine against cervical cancer (HPV) and long-term fatigue symptoms in girls.

Vaccination rate again drops slightly, HPV vaccination rate drops considerably

The vaccination rate for vaccines included in the National Immunisation Programme has dropped slightly by about 1 percent.

Chance of ESBL contamination via livestock farming is small

ESBL is an enzyme, produced by certain bacteria, which makes these bacteria resistant to antibiotics.

Bacteria slightly more often resistant to last resort antibiotics

Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem. In the Netherlands, some bacteria that can cause infections in people are more frequently resistant to antibiotics used as a last resort.