Scientific Institute of Public Health
Knowledge Source Identification | |
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Knowledge source name | Scientific Institute of Public Health |
Abbreviated name | WIV-ISP |
Owner/Developer | Scientific Institute of Public Health |
Abbreviated owner | WIV-ISP |
Country | Belgium |
Languages | Dutch, English, French |
URL | http://www.wiv-isp.be |
Contact | w.wiv-isp.be/en/about-wiv-isp/contact-wiv-isp |
Contact email | info@wiv-isp.be |
Description | The Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP) is the scientific reference in the field of public health. For 112 years, we have supported health policy and policy-making through innovative research, analyses, monitoring activities and expert advice. That way we contribute to a healthy life for all. To ensure the health of Belgians, WIV-ISP’s scientists perform science activities in 5 fields of action: environmental effects on health, food for thought, your health under strict surveillance, a healthcare system accessible for all, quality and effectiveness of vaccines, medicines and medical laboratories. EU-NETVAL member. |
Knowledge Source Category | |
Category | Organization |
Sub categories | Governmental Organization |
Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
Dissemination channel | Website |
Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | General public, Scientists, Policy-makers, Regulators, Industry |
Users access | Open access |
Knowledge Characterization | |
3Rs relevance | Replacement, Reduction, Refinement |
Purpose | Documentation and information |