Call for caution over antibiotics overuse in Belgium
Belgium must stop doling out so many prescriptions for antibiotics, the country’s health insurance body Inami has warned.
New study condemns too much advertising for junk food and alcohol
Unhealthy eating and drinking in Flanders is fuelled by an excessive amount of advertising for alcohol, junk food and ultra-processed food, including in the proximity of schools, according to a new in-depth analysis of eating habits in Flanders from 2021 to 2023.
‘Too many antibiotics and scans’: Major report examines Belgium’s healthcare system
The overall quality of Belgium’s healthcare system is “good”, a major new report has concluded, but there is room for improvement when it comes to prevention and access for the most vulnerable.
All Belgian caregivers must speak at least one national language
In the future, caregivers in Belgium will be required to prove that they speak at least one of the country’s three official languages: Dutch, French or German.
