National Instute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)

RIVM works towards a healthy population and an sustainable, safe and healthy environment. RIVM pursues those goals through research and advice, and by collecting and applying knowledge.

RIVM, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, works towards a healthy population and a sustainable, safe and healthy environment. RIVM pursues those goals based on independent scientific research. Working with our commissioning clients, we identify the research that is needed and conduct studies accordingly. We provide advice to the government, to professionals and to members of the public, and share our knowledge. This is how RIVM supports society in staying healthy and keeping our environment healthy.

RIVM offers its support in three different areas:

• Living in a safe, clean, healthy environment
• Preventing and controlling infectious diseases
• Good healthcare and a healthy lifestyle