R. Houba

The private company is based in The Hague, the Netherlands. The Health Council of the Netherlands is an independent scientific advisory body that provides evidence-based advice to the Dutch government and parliament on public health and healthcare matters. It issues advisory reports on topics such as vaccination strategies, population screening programs, environmental and occupational health risks, nutrition, healthcare innovation, prevention, ethics, and law. The council considers scientific evidence, practical implementation, and the broader social, political, and administrative context to support policy adoption and health outcomes. Its website offers access to advice reports, press releases, declarations of interest, information brochures, and services like newsletter subscriptions and RSS feeds to keep stakeholders informed about ongoing advisory projects and recommendations. The Health Council of the Netherlands was founded in 1902.