paroolNov 3, 2026, 18:50

Long COVID patient Liz (30) pleads for preservation of long COVID centers: ‘We don’t even know what the disease does to our bodies in the long term, it’s terrifying’

Healthcare Minister Hermans intends to cut funding for long COVID expertise centers by 2027, shifting the responsibility of care to general practitioners. Patient Liz Aarsen argues that this plan is dangerous because family doctors lack the necessary expertise to manage the complex and poorly understood disease.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Spoken word artist Manu van Kersbergen has a 9-year-old son who cannot speak: 'He teaches me language in a different way'

Spokenword artist Manu van Kersbergen shares insights into raising his nine-year-old son, Din, who is non-verbal. Van Kersbergen explains that despite the communication challenges, his son teaches him new ways to understand language and connection.

From purple envelope to hospital: how a simple test revealed 30 polyps in Harry

After ignoring bowel cancer screening kits for years, 68-year-old Harry Polderman finally performed the test and was diagnosed with 30 benign polyps. His experience underscores the life-saving importance of early detection, as national participation in these screenings has recently declined in the Netherlands.

Inspectorate warns of unsafe condoms following French recall

French authorities have suspended the sale of several condom brands for one year after investigations revealed quality defects in ultra-thin latex products that pose risks of failure. It is currently unclear if these unsafe products were sold in the Netherlands, and users are encouraged to verify their purchases with retailers.

Winter cold protocol starts Thursday in Amsterdam shelters, more spaces for homeless this winter

Starting Thursday, Amsterdam is implementing its winter cold weather protocol, providing 452 emergency shelter beds as temperatures drop. The city has increased its overall winter capacity to 774 beds to better support the rising number of homeless individuals.

Suzan & Freek to perform three shows at Ziggo Dome in May 2027

Dutch duo Suzan & Freek have announced three concerts at the Ziggo Dome for May 2027 following their return to live performing earlier this year. The announcement comes ahead of the November 13 release of their latest album, Pijnstiller, with ticket sales for the concerts beginning this Friday.