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.
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Press releases and news
From Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 September, IMEKOFOODS4 took place, the 4th ‘International... Read more
If we lived in a world free of tobacco, the life expectancy of Belgian would increase by 2 years. This appears from a new study by Sciensano, the Belgian institute for health. Despite the... Read more
Nowadays, technology makes it easier to test your DNA, but it brings up ethical questions: What do I want to know about my DNA? What if my... Read more
The number of hospital-associated bloodstream infections remains stable since 2013 in Belgian hospitals. However, there are variations between hospitals. This according to research from Sciensano... Read more