Health News in English

Van Dissel's day at the COVID inquiry: the questions he must answer

Jaap van Dissel, the former head of the Netherlands' Outbreak Management Team (OMT), is testifying today before a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the country's COVID-19 policies. As a centr...

Residents of residential tower in North feel unsafe in elevator: "It falls down"

Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord report that elevators frequently experience sudden drops and malfunctions, causing safety concerns and physical discomfort. The property manager, ...

Alpe d’HuZes raises over 25 million euros for KWF

The annual sporting event Alpe d’HuZes has raised a record-breaking sum of over 25 million euros this year. The organization announced that all proceeds will be donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (...

'I even fell asleep without a podcast': three Amsterdammers look back on a month without social media

Persistent Haarlem man (25) who overslept sent to jail after three laughing gas offenses: 'Prison is just not fun, you know?'

A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to prison after being caught with nitrous oxide in a vehicle on three separate occasions. The defendant arrived late to his court hearing on Thursday ...

'Better a mean mom than a (too) nice one': experts give refreshing parenting tips

Rebecca Boektje and Saskia Weerstand, creators of the 'Moeders of Loeders' podcast, have released a new book titled 'Ongefilterd' offering unconventional parenting advice. The authors provide a realis...

Writer Lieke Marsman (35) knew she was going to die but wanted to live: ‘Who determines what senseless suffering is?’

The Dutch writer and poet Lieke Marsman has passed away at the age of 35 while visiting Paris for the Roland Garros tennis tournament. Marsman was highly regarded for her literary talent, philosophica...

Maaike van der Plas hated drama class at school; now a neurologist, she hates role-playing even more

Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on her long-standing dislike for drama classes during her school years. She explains that this aversion has persisted into her professional career, where she c...

Five arrested for siphoning off millions intended for healthcare

The Dutch Labour Inspectorate has arrested five individuals for laundering more than 2 million euros that were originally intended for healthcare services. The alleged fraud has been taking place sinc...

Amsterdam student (15) seriously injured by electric shock during school trip in Germany

Milo (22) and Mels (23) lost a friend to suicide: 'It brought us closer together'

Milo Elfers and Mels Dings share how their friendship grew stronger after the tragic loss of a mutual friend to suicide. Their story is part of a series highlighting the significance of social bonds a...

Man (20) seriously injured after fall at work

A 20-year-old man was seriously injured after falling from a height during an industrial accident at a business park in Schiphol-Rijk on Monday. He was treated at the scene for head injuries and multi...

Four arrested for illegal veterinary drug trade in North Holland

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) arrested four individuals in North Holland on Wednesday for the illegal trade of veterinary medicines. During the operation, investiga...

Water pipe tobacco production site discovered in Amsterdam

Police discovered an illegal hookah tobacco production site in an Amsterdam warehouse on Tuesday, seizing over 3,100 kilograms of tobacco. The FIOD and Customs destroyed the production equipment, and ...

Fewer Dutch people infected with dengue, but Mai Lin won’t forget the hell: ‘I was brought in deathly pale’

The number of Dutch travelers contracting dengue fever is reportedly declining after a recent peak, though experts warn the disease is spreading globally. Survivors like Mai Lin Muis highlight the sev...

Special Olympics coming to Haarlem

Haarlem will host the Special Olympics National Games from June 12 to 14, featuring over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities competing in 27 different sports. The event begins with a traditi...

Trauma team dispatched to workplace accident in Schiphol-Rijk, victim taken to hospital

A person was injured during an industrial accident on Koolhovenlaan in Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday morning. A trauma team was deployed to the scene, and the victim was subsequently transported to the ho...

Raped and shared online by the person you trust most: ‘Trauma is constantly re-triggered’

Eight men across the Netherlands are suspected of drugging their partners, sexually abusing them, and sharing recordings of the acts in private online networks. So far, three victims have come forward...

Jetten: Netherlands loses a unique voice in Lieke Marsman

Poet, writer, and philosopher Lieke Marsman passed away at the age of 35 on June 3 following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored her memory, stating ...

Nepalese climber presumed dead reappears on Everest

Nepalese climber Dawa Sherpa, who was presumed dead on Mount Everest, has returned to base camp after being missing for six days. He managed to crawl back alone and is reported to be in relatively goo...

Red Cross on Ter Apel situation: this cannot go on like this

The Red Cross has expressed serious concerns regarding the welfare of asylum seekers outside the reception center in Ter Apel. Director Harm Goossens stated that the situation is unacceptable as peopl...

Do you find sweets irresistible? Here's how to cut back on sugar

Dietitian Neeke Smit and doctor Martijn Brouwers offer guidance on reducing sugar intake to lower risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The experts share practical tips for managing cravings and succe...

Inspectorates: Handling of mentally ill man who stabbed girl to death fell short

Dutch inspections concluded that healthcare and security organizations failed in their management of a man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl in Nieuwegein last year. The report found that the suspect's ...

Writer Lieke Marsman (35) dies

Tom Holland turned down Saturday Night Live hosting gigs due to dyslexia

Actor Tom Holland revealed on the podcast "Good Hang with Amy Poehler" that he has turned down multiple invitations to host Saturday Night Live. Holland explained that his decision was primarily due t...

More sick leave compared to last year: 'Workload most cited reason'

Sickness absence in the Netherlands rose to 5.8% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the 5% average seen in previous years. Increased work pressure was cited as the most common reason for e...

Young girls seeking mental support have found it at Elance Academy for fifteen years

The Elance Academy has spent fifteen years pairing young girls with female role models who act as mentors to help them build self-confidence. Founded by Aytun Aydin, the organization supports approxim...

Not 6 sugar cubes a day, but 12: we underestimate how much added sugar we eat

Dutch citizens are unknowingly consuming significantly more added sugar than they estimate, often through products that do not taste sweet. This high intake, averaging twelve sugar cubes daily, increa...

Gastric bypass for severely obese teenagers to be covered: ‘Obesity is a chronic, serious disease’

Dutch teenagers suffering from extreme obesity can now receive coverage for gastric bypass surgery under the basic health insurance package. This policy change applies to young people with severe heal...

Australians smoking more despite rising cigarette prices

Smoking in Australia has increased since 2017, despite government anti-smoking policies that tripled cigarette prices. The rise in tobacco use is primarily attributed to a significant increase in the ...