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Research into safe distance for battery energy storage systems

One new development in the energy sector is the temporary storage of renewable energy. For example, energy can be stored in a community battery.

Higher alert level for Ebola

There is an Ebola outbreak in several regions of Uganda that are also frequented by tourists. RIVM therefore asks medical professionals to be alert to symptoms that could indicate Ebola among people who have travelled to Uganda, and to request diagnostics to rule out or confirm Ebola.

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.

CAESAR annual report 2014

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

Monitoring of the medical team involved in the care of Ebola patient concluded

The Nigerian Ebola patient admitted to the Major Incident Hospital was declared cured 21 days ago.

Patient in Radboudumc not contaminated with the Ebola virus

The patient, who was admitted in the Radboud univerisity medical center over the past few days because of a suspected Ebola infection, was proven not to be infected.

Active monitoring period for Ebola ends for evacuated aid workers

As 21 days have passed since the two aid workers evacuated from Sierra Leone had unprotected contact with Ebola patients, active monitoring of their health status by the Community Health Service ha

The two Dutch patients are not infected with Ebola virus

The two patients, who have been admitted to the hospital under suspicion of an Ebola infection, are not infected with the virus.

Patient admitted for Ebola assessment

On 22 September, following the request of the General Practitioner, a patient was transported to the Radboudumc in order to undergo further medical assessment.

Dutch aid workers discharged from hospital

Two repatriated Dutch aid workers were discharged Monday 15 September from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) after a 24-hour observation period.