GGD GHOR Nederland is the representative of the interests of public health and safety in the Netherlands. As umbrella branch organisation of the 25 Local Health Services (GGDs) and Regional Medical Assistance Organisations (GHOR), it works with and for its members to strengthen public health and safety in the Netherlands. To this end, it joins forces with its members and their 12,000 professionals, and serves as the connecting link with knowledge institutes, ministries and other relevant partners.