Working visit of Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

On May 2nd 2017, as part of a day dedicated to Belgium, Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, visited the premises of the future Belgian Health Institute. Named ‘Sciensano’, the new institution will embody the ‘One Health’ approach, according to which the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment. Sciensano should be created this autumn, in the wake of the merger between the Belgian Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP) and the Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre (CODA-CERVA).

The incidence of citrinin in the Belgian food and feed chain and the risk for human and animal health

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Sciensano connects, health, science and society

If you are curious, competent and driven, you match the profile of the candidates that we are looking for. 

We regularly seek scientists (doctors, biologists, bio-engineers, etc.) and laboratory assistants. 
We are also looking for administrative experts in different areas: human resources, finance, accounting, maintenance, reception staff, IT specialists, technicians, etc.

Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

The FAMHP and Sciensano are warning about counterfeit ivermectin tablets that are being used for self-medication against COVID-19. Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. In 2021, a total of 12 529 counterfeit ivermectin tablets originating from postal packages were seized. These tablets are regularly found in postal packages to this day.

Tiger mosquito detections double in Belgium

The tiger mosquito, an invasive species with the potential to transmit viruses, is making significant strides in Belgium. In 2023 the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp and Sciensano found the species in twice as many location compared to 2022. This is a concerning rise. The citizen science platform MuggenSurveillance.be plays an important role in this, and recorded positive reports for the first time in Brussels and Wallonia.

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