Tag: GGD
Young people in Utrecht are becoming increasingly unhealthy, the GGD calls the results of research alarming
“The results we see in this monitor are worrying for now, but also for later,” says Carola Koper, director of the GGD region Utrecht. “After all, today’s youth represent the…
GGD warns against wood burning: ‘Very worrying for public health’
Utrecht – Wood stoves and fireplaces account for almost a quarter of all particulate matter emissions in the Netherlands and, according to the GGD, this is “worrisome to very concerning…
The GGD tries to get young people to the HPV vaccine at pop-up injection locations: ‘Convince as many people as possible’
Because that is necessary, says De Jonge. The HPV virus is very contagious and the possible consequences are great. “A lot of people are infected with it, dozens of percent,”…
GGD Region Utrecht carries out 16 PCR tests on the last day in test street: ‘End of an era’
A boy enters an abandoned test street. He looks a little surprised above his face mask when he hears that he is the very last person to receive a PCR…
Utrecht parties call on GGD to campaign against scabies: ‘Shame stands in the way of prevention’
According to the VVD and Student & Starter, the GGD plays an important role in preventing scabies and resolving complaints. They would like to see the GGD start a campaign…
Source of legionella bacteria in Houten still unclear, GGD wants to stop research
The maximum incubation period of the bacteria has now passed and no new reports of infections have been received. “If this continues in the coming weeks, GGDrU will stop further…
GGD starts research among tens of thousands of Utrecht residents into the consequences of corona
The GGD region of Utrecht would like to know how its residents are doing after 2.5 years of corona, and is starting a major investigation. Based on the results, she…
GGD Utrecht is looking for staff for a new injection round
Meanwhile, other GGDs are also looking for staff. The GGD Gelderland-Midden reports that recruiting pickers and people for administrative positions is going well. “Recruiting nurses and doctors is a bit…
Horeca is disappointed by the tug-of-war for staff with the GGD: ‘We simply cannot compete with those rates’
“It is indeed true that the catering industry suffers from this, the draw that the GGD does on the new staff. The large recruitment campaign they have started and the…
GGD opens new testing and vaccination location in the former Holland Casino: ‘It was quite a job’
The fact that the GGD is now located in a former gambling palace takes some getting used to. “We are also committed to preventing addictions,” says Rigter. Inside, especially the…