First patient with monkeypox in the Netherlands

This afternoon, a patient with monkeypox was confirmed in the Netherlands for the first time. RIVM researchers confirmed that the person has monkeypox with a PCR test.

20-05-2022 | 18:30
Monkeypox virus - Apenpokkenvirus
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Better monitoring of RSV thanks to new European project

RIVM and Nivel contribute to building a European RSV monitoring network. Through the network, European health institutions and laboratories will exchange data on the spread of RSV. This will help us to better monitor the virus. 
10-11-2021 | 12:36
kindje aan beademing

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.

27-06-2019 | 15:00

CAESAR annual report 2014

The World Health Organization (WHO) published its first CAESAR annual report 2014.

24-09-2015 | 00:00