Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Mental healthcare sector calls on Halsema: Adjust funding to better support homeless people with addictions
The Dutch mental healthcare association is urging the national government to reform current funding and care structures to better support homeless individuals with complex addiction and psychiatric is...
Province destroys fewer yellow-legged hornet nests, beekeeper fears consequences
The province of Noord-Holland has stopped removing all yellow-legged hornet nests, opting only to clear those considered dangerous to the public or protected nature areas. Local beekeepers warn that t...
Kristian (15) can barely use Haarlem playgrounds due to his disability
Fifteen-year-old Kristian, who lives with severe disabilities, is unable to use most playgrounds in Haarlem due to a lack of suitable equipment. His mother is advocating for greater accessibility so t...
Boil water advisory lifted for part of North, tap water safe to use again
Waternet has lifted a boil water advisory for residents of six streets in Amsterdam-Noord following successful safety tests. The utility company confirmed that the tap water is safe to drink and recom...
Sewage leak in Landelijk Noord was massive: nearly fifteen Olympic swimming pools worth of waste leaked into nature
Waternet has confirmed that a massive sewage leak on August 30 released 36,000 cubic meters of waste into Landelijk Noord, enough to fill nearly fifteen Olympic swimming pools. Local residents and far...
Edsilia Rombley cancels performances after appendicitis surgery
Dutch singer Edsilia Rombley has canceled her upcoming performances after undergoing successful surgery for appendicitis. She remains positive about her recovery and plans to continue with her career,...
Flowerbikeman returns to Florida after 20 years in Amsterdam: "Sad, ashamed and failed"
Warren Gregory, known as the Flowerbikeman, is leaving the Netherlands after twenty years to return to Florida following issues with his residence status. The artist, who became a well-known figure fo...
Negative swimming advisory for Amstel river and Amsterdam canals until Saturday morning September 12
A negative swimming advisory has been issued for the Amstel river and the Amsterdam canals until the morning of September 12. This measure was taken after heavy rainfall on the night of September 8 ca...
Marc Overmars steps down at Antwerp due to health: My energy is completely gone
Marc Overmars has stepped down as technical director of Royal Antwerp FC due to critical health issues and severe exhaustion. The former Ajax director, who suffered a heart attack in 2022, stated that...
'ICU boss' and minister: Ernst Kuipers gives explanation to the corona committee
Former Health Minister Ernst Kuipers testified to a parliamentary committee that the Dutch healthcare system never reached a 'code black' state during the COVID-19 pandemic. He reflected on the challe...
Kuipers on government role in societal divisions: ‘Without measures, polarization would have been worse’
Former Health Minister Ernst Kuipers testified that the Dutch healthcare system avoided 'code black' during the pandemic, ensuring continuous ICU capacity. He stressed the importance of balancing futu...
Newborns in Amsterdam receive heel prick test late due to staff shortages at GGD
Newborns in Amsterdam are facing delays in receiving mandatory heel prick screenings due to severe staff shortages and an unexpected increase in birth rates. The GGD is working to address the backlog,...
Back from vacation and gained weight? Personal trainer advises: 'Don't crash diet, get moving'
Following the return from vacations, many people are looking for ways to lose weight and regain their physical fitness. Personal trainer Sebastian van der Kroft advises against crash dieting and inste...
Cyclist Dylan Groenewegen injured in collision with motorcycle
Dutch cyclist Dylan Groenewegen suffered a rib muscle tear after being struck by a motorcycle during a training session near Uithoorn. The rider is currently recovering and remains uncertain about how...
Pamela Anderson was told she had ten years to live after hepatitis diagnosis
Pamela Anderson revealed she was once given a ten-year life expectancy after being diagnosed with hepatitis C. The actress has since recovered from the virus and is working to destigmatize the conditi...
More victims come forward to Sexual Assault Center: "I can tell my story here"
The Sexual Assault Center in Amsterdam has helped over 800 victims since opening its first physical location in late 2024. A new report confirms the facility's effectiveness in providing multi-discipl...
Jessie J takes a break from social media: 'Diving into my real world'
Singer Jessie J is stepping back from social media to prioritize her health and family following a difficult two years that included a cancer diagnosis and a cross-continental move. The artist plans t...
From failed experiments to a global hit: how the Satisfyer emerged from a Bavarian basement
The French comedy Pour le plaisir claims that a French engineer invented the Satisfyer, but the device was actually created by German engineer Michael Lenke. Lenke developed the popular air-pulse vibr...
Ajax players still lack the fitness expected of a professional
Antibiotic use in Dutch livestock farming drops again
The Dutch government has established a new agreement with the veal industry to reduce the number of high-antibiotic-use farms by 50 percent by 2032. This move aims to build on a 77.2 percent reduction...
Talking about suicide can save a life
During the week of September 7, a national campaign is being held in the Netherlands to raise awareness about suicide prevention. The initiative includes various events, activities, and organized morn...
Ms. Loeters is almost certain she has breast cancer: until Dr. Rutger asks that one question
Mrs. Loeters feared she had breast cancer due to persistent breast pain, despite physical examinations and a mammogram showing no abnormalities. Her case shifted when she suddenly remembered an import...
WATCH LIVE | Rutte defends Covid goal to prevent healthcare overload: ‘I would do it again’
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte defended his cabinet's Covid-19 pandemic response before a parliamentary inquiry, insisting that strict measures were essential to prevent healthcare systems from beco...
Rutte takes the stand in final corona hearings: on the Rutte method during the pandemic
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to appear before a parliamentary committee for his second and final hearing regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigatio...
Snapchat sued in the Netherlands: platform accused of being addictive and unsafe for children
Stichting Massaschade & Consument has filed a class-action lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands, alleging the platform's features are designed to be addictive for minors. The foundation is seek...
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized after falling ill
Former Danish Queen Margrethe has been hospitalized in Copenhagen for observation and treatment after falling ill. Her condition is stable, but she will miss the upcoming funeral of King Harald of Nor...
Not your wrinkles, but your hands reveal your true age: how to keep them ‘young’
Experts including dermatologist Griet Voet and doctors Jetske Ultee and Hannah Aerts discuss the growing popularity of hand rejuvenation treatments. The article highlights that hands are often overloo...
Niels runs two marathons (!) during Ticking Clock Challenge at Zandvoort circuit
The second annual Tikkende Klok Challenge at the Zandvoort circuit brought together one thousand runners to raise funds for Stichting PLN. Participant Niels Grote Beverborg stood out by completing two...
Aaron Bouwman out for a month with lung and sternum injury following Ruben van Bommel tackle
Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman is expected to miss a month of play after sustaining lung and sternum injuries in a collision with PSV's Ruben van Bommel during a match at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The inc...
With a photo of grandma Annie on his buoy, Muus (11) swims for ALS: ‘I don't want other people to be sad too’
Eleven-year-old Muus Bekkema participated in the Amsterdam Junior Swim to raise money for ALS research in memory of her grandmother. The event saw a record-breaking turnout, raising over 3 million eur...