The media relations team is Sciensano’s official voice towards the media. It communicates about Sciensano’s research outcomes and expert advice, organises press events and issues press material. For topical information on public health issues, consult the fact sheets in the Your Health section. If you are a journalist and you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact Sciensano’s media relations team.
The latest news items about the coronavirus and Covid-19 can be found on the website www.info-coronavirus.be of the FPS Public Health.
Press releases and news
From December 2020 to Januari 2021, 12.4% of the pupils and 14.8% of the school staff in primary school and in the first grade of secondary education in Belgium had antibodies against the... Read more
Due to the current epidemiological situation, the Hospital & Transport Surge Capacity committee has asked hospitals to report their numbers to Sciensano again on a... Read more
The “Hospital & Transport Surge Capacity” committee has decided that as from Saturday 20 March 2021, hospitals will no longer have to send their ... Read more
Where are we after one year of living in the coronavirus pandemic? What impact does this have on your health, well-being and lifestyle? And what is your attitude towards the vaccination? Let us... Read more
Are you a care or helping professional, or an informal caregiver? Participate in the second “POWER TO CARE”... Read more
Three major network interruptions are planned in the coming weeks due to maintenance of our internet connection. Our websites and our mailboxes will not be accessible during these moments.... Read more