Scientific Institute of Public Health

Knowledge Source Identification
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