What GGD Fryslân does

GGD Fryslân is the municipal public health service (Gemeentelijke Gezondheidsdienst) for the province of Fryslân in the northern Netherlands, operating under a statutory mandate from all 18 Frisian municipalities. It is administratively integrated under Veiligheidsregio Fryslân, alongside the regional fire service (Brandweer Fryslân) and crisis-management functions. Its core offering covers the full lifecycle of public health: youth healthcare (Consultatiebureau services for children 0–4, school-based check-ups at ages 5, 9, and secondary school), the national vaccination program (Rijksvaccinatieprogramma, covering 13 infectious diseases), infectious disease control (tuberculosis screening, contact tracing, COVID/measles/Mpox response), sexual health (Sense under-25 clinic, anonymous STI testing, sex-worker walk-in clinic), travel vaccinations, health-monitoring data publishing via the Gezondheidsatlas and Gezondheidspanel, environmental health, suicide prevention (Supranet Community), and regulatory inspections for childcare, tattoo/piercing, and maritime facilities. The organization distributes services through more than 44 consultation bureaus across the province — including all four Wadden islands — three regional offices (Leeuwarden, Sneek, Drachten), school-based visits, mobile vaccination campaigns, walk-in clinics, and digital channels (Mijn Kinddossier parent portal, GGD Afspraak online booking, GroeiGids App).

The underlying technology stack is a typical government health-IT footprint rather than an AI-native platform: standard digital portals for appointment booking and parent-managed health records (DigiD-authenticated Mijn Kinddossier), plus an annual health-data publication (Gezondheidsatlas). Partnerships are extensive and institutionalized, spanning the Centrum Seksueel Geweld network (police, hospitals, GGZ, Slachtofferhulp), Sense (Soa Aids Nederland, Rutgers), RIVM's national vaccination program, 113 Zelfmoordpreventie, Omrop Fryslân for Frisian-language public campaigns, and the Friese Preventieaanpak with the Province of Fryslân.

GGD Fryslân is funded primarily through municipal contributions from the 18 Frisian municipalities for statutory public-health tasks, supplemented by fee-based income from travel vaccination consultations and tuberculosis testing (e.g., IND medical examination €58.50, IGRA blood test €119.50, chest X-ray €71.00). Most services — youth healthcare, infectious-disease consultations, STI testing for eligible groups, and routine vaccinations — are free at point of use. The organization is government-owned rather than investor-backed, so the applicable go-to-market model is community-led public-health service delivery rather than commercial sales: demand is generated via public campaigns, municipal referral, school-based screening, GP referral, and community gatekeeper partnerships.

Name

GGD Fryslân

Legal name

GGD Fryslân

Website

https://ggdfryslan.nl

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GGD Fryslân is the statutory municipal public health service for the 18 Frisian municipalities in the Netherlands, delivering youth healthcare, infectious disease control, sexual health services, vaccinations, health monitoring, and regulatory inspections to all residents of Friesland province through 44-plus consultation bureaus, regional offices, schools, and digital portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Administration (BPAIAJAJ), Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL), Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Practices (HLAFAJAF)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Youth health care
• Infectious disease control
• Vaccination programs
• Sexual health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeuwarden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices48 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal public health funding: Core funding from the 18 Frisian municipalities for statutory public health tasks, including youth health care, infectious disease control, health monitoring, and health promotion.
2. Travel vaccination fees: Fees charged for travel vaccination consultations and vaccines, partially reimbursable through health insurance.
3. Tuberculosis testing fees: Fees for IND medical examinations (€58.50), tuberculin skin test (€36.50), chest X-ray (€71.00), and IGRA blood test (€119.50), billed to health insurers for follow-up investigations.
4. Health insurance billing for follow-up care: Costs for tuberculosis follow-up investigations billed to health insurers; patients may pay from their own risk deductible depending on their policy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GGD Fryslân is the statutory municipal public health service for all 18 Frisian municipalities, delivering preventive health services including youth health care from birth to age 18 (consultatiebureau, vaccinations, developmental monitoring), infectious disease control (tuberculosis screening, contact tracing, national vaccination program execution), sexual health services (Sense consultations for youth under 25, SOA testing), travel and occupational vaccinations, health monitoring and epidemiology (Gezondheidsatlas), suicide prevention (Supranet Community), lifestyle programs (Rookvrije Generatie, Nuchtere Fries), and regulatory inspections for childcare, tattoo/piercing shops, and ships.

Product overview

GGD Fryslân is the public health service for the province of Friesland, operating as a decentralized government health agency. Its offering is a unified suite of public health services organized around core functions: Youth Healthcare (Jeugdgezondheidszorg) encompassing the Consultatiebureau, Mijn Kinddossier digital portal, and GroeiGids App; Infectious Disease Control including tuberculosebestrijding and the Rijksvaccinatieprogramma; Sexual Health services through Sense Spreekuur and SOA-testing; Travel Vaccinations; and regulatory functions including childcare and technical hygiene inspections. Supporting these are health programs like Rookvrije Generatie Fryslân and Nuchtere Fries, and data platforms including the Gezondheidsatlas and Gezondheidspanel for population health monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultatiebureau (Child Health Clinics) Child health clinic services providing regular health check-ups, developmental monitoring, and vaccinations for children from birth to 4 years old at 44+ locations across Friesland, including home visits when needed.
• Reisvaccinaties (Travel Vaccinations) Travel health consultation and vaccination services including personalized advice, malaria medication, and vaccinations for travelers, with online appointment booking.
• SOA-test (STD/STI Testing) Anonymous STD/STI testing services for sexually active individuals, with free testing available for eligible groups (youth under 25, MSM, sex workers, and other high-risk populations).
• Jeugdgezondheidszorg (Youth Health Care) Comprehensive youth healthcare services covering health monitoring from birth through age 18, including developmental assessments, school health check-ups at ages 5, 9, and in secondary school, and health screening.
• Tuberculosebestrijding (Tuberculosis Control) Tuberculosis testing, screening, and treatment coordination services including skin tests (Mantoux), chest X-rays, and IGRA blood tests for immigrants, occupational groups, and contact tracing.
• Rijksvaccinatieprogramma (National Vaccination Program) Government vaccination program offering free immunizations against 13 serious infectious diseases for children at various ages, including HPV, MenACWY, DTP, and BMR vaccines, delivered through group vaccination days and consultation bureaus.
• Centrum Seksueel Geweld (Sexual Violence Support Center) Sexual violence support center providing information, advice, medical-forensic treatment, and evidence collection for victims through an integrated collaboration between hospitals, GGD, mental health services, police, and victim support.
• Rookvrije Generatie Fryslân (Smoke-free Generation) Smoke-free generation program working to prevent youth smoking and vaping through education, community initiatives, the Smokefree Challenge on secondary schools, and supporting organizations to become smoke-free.
• Nuchtere Fries (Alcohol and Drug Prevention) Regional program addressing youth alcohol and drug prevention through collaboration with schools, sports clubs, municipalities, and addiction care providers.
• Gezondheidsatlas Fryslân (Health Monitoring Atlas) Health monitoring platform presenting annual research data on the health status of Friesland residents across multiple themes, based on the four-yearly Gezondheidsmonitor.
• Gezondheidspanel (Health Panel) Health panel conducting in-depth surveys on current health topics among Friesland residents of all ages, providing qualitative data for health policy.
• Mijn Kinddossier (Parent Portal) Online parent portal providing access to child health appointments, growth charts, vaccination records, and developmental advice for children ages 0-12, accessible via DigiD login.
• GroeiGids App Mobile application providing information and guidance on pregnancy, childbirth, and child development from 0-12 years, with a parent chat feature for personalized advice.
• Sense Spreekuur (Youth Sexual Health Consultation) Sexual health consultation service for youth under 25 providing free anonymous STI testing, contraception advice, and sexual health information as part of the national Sense network.
• Kinderopvang Inspecties (Childcare Inspections) Quality inspections for childcare centers, daycare facilities, and before/after-school care to ensure compliance with public health and safety regulations.
• Technische Hygiënezorg (Technical Hygiene Inspection) Technical hygiene inspection services for tattoo parlors, piercing studios, permanent makeup facilities, and ships to ensure compliance with public health hygiene standards.
• Zelfmoordpreventie / Supranet Community (Suicide Prevention) Community-based suicide prevention program including gatekeeper trainings, public awareness campaigns, targeted outreach to high-risk groups (LGBTIQ+, middle-aged men, bereaved), and referral to 113 Zelfmoordpreventie.

Quantifiable outcome

• 657 gatekeeper trainings delivered, training professionals to recognize and respond to suicide risk
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 113 ZelfmoordpreventiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGD Fryslân partnered with 113 Zelfmoordpreventie as part of the Supranet Community suicide prevention pilot (2016-2021) and continues collaboration post-pilot. 113 provides the national suicide helpline (0900-0113) and co-developed the 'Stel de Fraach van dyn libben' public campaign in Frisian with Omrop Fryslân.
• NHL Stenden (hogeschool)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner in the Academische Werkplaats Publieke Gezondheid, bringing applied research and education in public health together with GGD Fryslân practice.
• Planbureau FryslânminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner in the Academische Werkplaats Publieke Gezondheid, contributing regional planning and demographic expertise for health monitoring in Fryslân.
• Campus Fryslân (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic knowledge partner in the Academische Werkplaats Publieke Gezondheid, supporting research collaboration on public health in Fryslân.
• Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden (MCL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner in the Academische Werkplaats Publieke Gezondheid, contributing clinical expertise to public health research and practice.
• PartoerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner in the Academische Werkplaats Publieke Gezondheid, contributing expertise in health promotion and education.
• ROS FrieslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional support organization partner in the Academische Werkplaats Publieke Gezondheid, supporting quality improvement in primary care and public health.
• Centrum Seksueel Geweld (nationaal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGD Fryslân is part of the Centrum Seksueel Geweld network — a collaboration between hospitals, GGD, GGZ, police, and Slachtofferhulp Nederland — providing integrated care for sexual violence victims at one location (0800-0188).
• Sense (Sense Noord-Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSense is a national network present at every GGD in the Netherlands, coordinated by Soa Aids Nederland and Rutgers. GGD Fryslân's Sense team provides youth-friendly sexual health services (under 25), STI testing, contraception advice, and information. Supported by national campaigns and the Sense.info website.
• Slachtofferhulp NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Centrum Seksueel Geweld collaboration, providing victim support services for sexual violence survivors alongside medical and legal care.
• Ziekenhuizen in FryslâncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Centrum Seksueel Geweld collaboration, providing medical-forensic examination and treatment for sexual violence victims.
• Politie FryslâncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Centrum Seksueel Geweld collaboration and in the Supranet Community suicide prevention program, contributing to integrated crisis response.
• GGZ FrieslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Centrum Seksueel Geweld collaboration and Supranet Community suicide prevention program, providing mental health expertise for sexual violence and crisis intervention.
• Omrop FryslâncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrisian public broadcaster collaborated with GGD Fryslân on the 'Stel de Fraach van dyn libben' suicide prevention campaign, using Frisian-language media to break the taboo on discussing suicide.
• ProRail and NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in the Supranet Community suicide prevention program, contributing to the safety of railway environments and referral pathways for at-risk individuals.
• COC Fryslân (LHBTIQA+ organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Supranet Community suicide prevention program, specifically targeting LGBTQIA+ individuals as a high-risk group for suicide.
• LTO Noord (Land- en Tuinbouw Organisatie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Supranet Community suicide prevention program, contributing to outreach in the agricultural sector which faces specific mental health risks.
• Sportverenigingen in FryslânminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in the Supranet Community suicide prevention program; sports clubs serve as community gathering points for gatekeeper training and mental health awareness.
• 18 Friese gemeenten (all municipalities in Fryslân)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 18 Frisian municipalities commission GGD Fryslân for statutory public health tasks and participate in the Friese Preventieaanpak, selecting health programs relevant to their communities.
• Friese Preventieaanpak (Friesepreventieaanpak.nl)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative platform uniting 18 Frisian municipalities, GGD Fryslân, Province of Fryslân, and knowledge organizations to promote health with equal opportunities across all life stages.
• Provinsje Fryslân (Province of Fryslân)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government partner in the Friese Preventieaanpak, supporting the ambition of equal health opportunities across Fryslân.
• Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational public health institute that coordinates the Rijksvaccinatieprogramma (national vaccination program) and issues vaccination invitations; GGD Fryslân executes vaccinations and manages local coverage data.
• KNCV TuberculosefondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational tuberculosis foundation providing expertise and information supporting GGD Fryslân's tuberculosis control and screening activities in Fryslân.
• Soa Aids NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational knowledge institute coordinating the Sense network, STI testing standards, and public campaigns; GGD Fryslân is a regional provider executing Sense services and following national guidelines.
• Rutgers (seksualiteit en relaties)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational centre of expertise on sexuality and relationships, co-coordinator of Sense network alongside Soa Aids Nederland, providing educational resources used by GGD Fryslân.
• Gezonde School FryslâncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal branch of the national Gezonde School program, coordinated by GGD Fryslân with advisors supporting schools in Fryslân to integrate health into their DNA.
• Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional addiction care provider partnered with GGD Fryslân for alcohol prevention programs, supporting the Nuchtere Fries platform.
• Nuchtere Fries (platform)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-party collaboration coordinated by GGD Fryslân to reduce youth alcohol and drug problems across Fryslân, involving schools, sports clubs, and municipalities.
• Rookvrije Generatie (landelijk programma)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGD Fryslân is the regional executor of the national Rookvrije Generatie program in Fryslân, coordinating the Rookvrije Generatie Award and supporting organizations to become smoke-free.
• Helder op SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational education program partner with whom GGD Fryslân co-organizes the Smokefree Challenge on secondary schools in Fryslân.
• Kenniscentrum SportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational knowledge centre providing guidelines on physical activity (minimum 2.5 hours per week for adults, 1 hour daily for children) that GGD Fryslân uses in its health promotion advice.
• Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (VWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government ministry that sets policy and funding frameworks for GGD public health tasks, including the Sense program and national vaccination programs coordinated with RIVM.
• Wetterskip FryslânminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater management board that identified elevated PFOS/PFAS concentrations in local waterways; GGD Fryslân provides health risk advice on harmful substances in the environment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GGD Haaglanden: Municipal health service for The Hague region delivering the same statutory portfolio of youth healthcare, infectious disease control, sexual health, and health monitoring — a like-for-like comparator in service mix, differing primarily in urban density.
• GGD Utrecht: Provincial GGD in Utrecht offering the same statutory public health services including the consultatiebureau system, vaccination program, sexual health clinics, and the Gezondheidsatlas equivalent, making it one of the closest structural peers to GGD Fryslân.
• GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond: Rotterdam's regional municipal health service with the identical statutory mandate, including youth healthcare (consultatiebureaus), SOA/Sense clinics, TB control, travel vaccinations, and Rijksvaccinatieprogramma execution — the most direct functional peer in the Netherlands.
• GGD Hollands Noorden: Regional municipal health service in North Holland-North with the same statutory mandate and rural/suburban service mix, including Wadden-area coverage — functionally a near-identical operating model to GGD Fryslân.
• GGD Amsterdam: Municipal health service for Amsterdam performing the same statutory public health tasks (youth health, infectious disease control, sexual health, vaccinations, health monitoring) under the same Dutch Wet publieke gezondheid framework, but operating in a far larger, urbanized jurisdiction.
• GGD Noord- en Oost-Gelderland: Neighboring provincial GGD serving a similarly rural, dispersed territory, with matching service lines (youth healthcare, infectious disease, sexual health, vaccinations). Strongly comparable in operating model and demographic profile to GGD Fryslân.

Broad incumbents

• GGD GHOR Nederland: National umbrella association of all 25 GGD regions and GHOR offices. GGD Fryslân is a member; the organization provides the sector-wide coordination, advocacy, and shared standards that frame GGD Fryslân's operating context.
• RIVM (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu): National public health institute that funds and coordinates the Rijksvaccinatieprogramma executed locally by GGD Fryslân, and provides the national infectious disease surveillance and policy framework that frames GGD Fryslân's operating context.
• Jeugdgezondheidszorg (JGZ) organisations (national): The Nederlands Centrum Jeugdgezondheid (NCJ) coordinates the national JGZ professional and quality framework that GGD Fryslân's consultatiebureau network operates within — the broader institutional environment in which GGD Fryslân delivers youth healthcare.

Others

• Soa Aids Nederland: National knowledge institute coordinating the Sense network of which GGD Fryslân is the regional Frisian provider. Adjacent, enabling counterpart that sets STI testing standards and public campaigns used by GGD Fryslân's sexual health services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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