This initiative is crucial in eliminating hazardous materials from rural and agricultural buildings, thereby reducing health risks for workers and nearby residents. OVAM previously reported that 2,716 asbestos roofs have already been removed, with an additional 820 scheduled for collection
The measure is aimed at discouraging impulse purchases, particularly among young people, by reducing visibility. Health officials argue that restricting the display of tobacco products will help curb smoking initiation and encourage existing users to quit
The program, which was initially launched as a pilot project on 1 February 2023, allows pharmacists to assist patients in gradually reducing their daily intake of sleeping pills through a structured step-down process
Additionally, ketamine levels in municipal wastewater, though generally low across the 26 participating countries, were still among the highest in Belgium, alongside the Netherlands, Hungary, and Norway
Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for salmonellosis—a form of food poisoning—affects around 3,000 people in Belgium annually, though experts from the National Reference Centre suggest this is likely an underestimation
