The Health Council of the Netherlands is an independent scientific advisory body whose legal task it is to advise the Dutch ministers and Parliament in the field of public health and health/healthcare research.
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Improve authorisation and application of natural plant protection
The use of chemical plant protection products in agriculture poses risks to health and the environment. To reduce these risks, ...
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HPV vaccination programme is very effective
Vaccination against human papilloma virus (HPV) is very effective in preventing HPV infections and cervical cancer or ...
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Do not admit human composting yet; do admit alkaline hydrolysis
Human composting is an alternative to burial or cremation in which the body of the deceased is broken down in a compost heap of ...
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The Health Council of the Netherlands presents Work programme 2026
On the third Tuesday of September, the Health Council of the Netherlands traditionally presents its work programme for the coming ...
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More health gains to be achieved with a different vitamin K policy for babies
The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends switching to a different policy for the administration of vitamin K to babies. ...
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Consider leptospirosis vaccination for employees only in exceptional cases
Vaccination of employees against leptospirosis should only be considered by company doctors in exceptional cases, the Health ...
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