Netherlands aims to distance RIVM from politics during future pandemics

The new RIVM director, Jaap van Dissel, advocates for a clear separation between science and politics.

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He believes the Netherlands has the potential to become a global leader in infectious disease management.

This stance follows tensions observed during the Covid-19 crisis.

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