VZinfo.nl was founded in 2014 by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). VZinfo.nl stands for reliable information on diseases, health, care, and costs. Created by experts from within and outside the RIVM (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu). VZinfo.nl offers independent and scientifically substantiated information on public health and care.
For whom is VZinfo.nl meant?
VZinfo.nl is meant for Dutch professionals who are active in the field of public health, such as policy makers at the ministry of health, regional and local authorities, municipalities, health care providers, patients, consumer organisations, insurers, researchers and health educators.
Who makes the website?
VZinfo.nl is developed and co-ordinated at the National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). RIVM stands for a healthy population in a sustainable, safe and healthy environment for current and future generations. Nation-wide, experts, research-institutes and universities have been involved in contributing to the website VZinfo.nl on their field of expertise. The ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports (In Dutch: VWS (Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport)) has commissioned the website.
International comparisons on this website
For many topics on this website there is an international comparison. They are also accessible on the page International comparisons.