Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Little support for fast food ban in Haarlem-East: 'We'll decide for ourselves whether we go to a snack bar'
A proposed ban on snack bars in the new Hart voor Oostpoort district in Haarlem has met with strong public opposition, according to a local newspaper poll. Over 75% of respondents disagree with the po...
More and more preschoolers are not going to school: "My child disappeared as a file into the background"
An increasing number of five- and six-year-old children in Amsterdam are staying home because schools cannot find suitable placements that provide the necessary specialized support for their developme...
Karlijn missed care and peer support as a young caregiver. She wrote a book to help others find their way.
Karlijn Stet from Velserbroek has published a book titled 'Groeibriljanten' based on her childhood experiences as a young caregiver for her brother. The book aims to provide support and guidance to ot...
Justine’s (18) father has young-onset dementia: ‘I like caring for him, I find it difficult when I’m not with him’
Justine van den Berg, now 18, has been caring for her father since he was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia when she was 13. She explains that while the physical tasks of caregiving are manageable, th...
Sterre (11) helps care for her sister Lieke: ‘I understand her quite well, even though she can’t talk’
Eleven-year-old Sterre de Lat from Nederhorst den Berg provides care for her nine-year-old sister, Lieke, who is non-verbal. Sterre assists with daily tasks such as preparing medication and dressing, ...
Little understanding for young carers: 'Extra assignments if they haven't finished their homework'
Young caregivers who assist family members with health issues or language barriers often face a lack of understanding from teachers and professionals. Consultant Aude Logger describes this as a hidden...
Parking app fine makes Klaas's hospital visit very expensive
A man named Klaas received a parking fine following a hospital visit despite having paid the required fee through a mobile app. The incident highlights the frustration of facing unexpected penalties a...
City council wants 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users
The Amsterdam city government is allocating 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through increased enforcement and expanded drop-in center hours. The plan also includes a pi...
City government seeks 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users
The Amsterdam city government is investing 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through stricter enforcement and expanded support services. Key measures include increasing t...
Haarlem completes investigation: Main sewer in Kleverpark neighborhood did not cause rat nuisance
An investigation by the municipality of Haarlem has concluded that the local sewer system was not responsible for a recent rat plague in the Kleverpark neighborhood. Alderman Robbert Berkhout stated t...
Zero-tolerance zones, extra drop-in centers: Amsterdam wants more measures against nuisance from addicts
Health gap for children in Southeast starts before birth: "Alarming result"
A study by Erasmus MC reveals that infants born in Amsterdam Zuidoost face significantly higher health risks, with stillbirth and low birth weight rates double the national average. Researchers emphas...
Cabinet wants ban in principle on use of steel slag
The Dutch cabinet plans to implement a principle ban on the use of steel slag to protect human health and the environment. Under the new proposal, permits for using the material will only be issued if...
Steel slag use in construction soon to require permit: State Secretary Annet Bertram working on ‘no unless’ ban
State Secretary Annet Bertram is developing new regulations for the use of steel slag in construction, effectively introducing a "No/unless" ban. Under these rules, a permit will only be granted if th...
Corona hearings with Rutte, Schoof and Koolmees next week
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, current Prime Minister Dick Schoof, and former Minister Wouter Koolmees will testify next week before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch COVI...
Corona hearings enter new week: Rutte, Schoof and Koolmees to appear before inquiry committee
Mark Rutte, Dick Schoof, and Wouter Koolmees are scheduled to testify next week before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the organization of the COVID-19 response. This marks the sec...
Former NCTV head: lobbying had increasing influence on measures
Former National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg testified to a Dutch parliamentary inquiry that lobbying interests had an increasing influence on COVID-19 policy ...
A new swimming pool. Implementation of the Distribution Act. Vape-free zones. These are Beverwijk’s major plans for the next four years
The new coalition in Beverwijk, consisting of Vrij! Beverwijk, PRO, VVD, and D66, has outlined its policy goals for the next four years. Major plans include building a new swimming pool at Sportpark A...
Norwegian Crown Princess has pulmonary fibrosis: No cure, but early detection and lung protection help
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is preparing for a potential lung transplant as a last resort for her chronic pulmonary fibrosis. Lung specialist Wim Wuyts emphasizes that while the disease is in...
State visit at Dam Square? No, it’s Kinderbeestfeest (and a Thai delegation)
A police-escorted convoy at Dam Square in Amsterdam caused initial confusion on Wednesday, appearing to be a state visit but actually serving the Kinderbeestfeest charity event. Shortly after, a Thai ...
People worldwide eat nearly six times as much chicken as in 1961
A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that global meat production has quadrupled over the past sixty years. On average, individuals worldwide now consume nearly six time...
Aalbersberg: Netherlands not prepared for broad crises like COVID-19
Former National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg stated that the Netherlands was unprepared for a broad crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that while plan...
Watch the hearing of former NCTV chief Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg
A Dutch parliamentary inquiry commission is questioning Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg, the former head of the NCTV, regarding his role during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing, which is being broadcast via...
Aalbersberg (NCTV) regrets using the term 'wappie'
Former NCTV chief Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg told a parliamentary inquiry committee that he regrets using the term 'wappie' during the COVID-19 pandemic. He testified about his involvement in informal go...
Van Dissel sometimes 'irritable' about how specific the request for advice was
Jaap van Dissel, the former head of the Outbreak Management Team (OMT), stated that advice requests from the Dutch Ministry of Health were sometimes too specific to answer. He noted that these detaile...
Corona measures were not too late, says Van Dissel
Former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel stated that national COVID-19 measures in 2020 were not implemented too late. He explained that these actions followed logically once it became clear that individu...
Stolen KWF tent found and being sent back: 'Very happy with it'
A stolen KWF tent from the Vissenloop walking event has been found and is being returned to the organizers. The recovery follows the tent's disappearance last weekend, which had caused significant con...
Van Dissel: COVID testing policy was adjusted earlier in practice
Former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel told a parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 testing policies in the Netherlands were often adjusted in practice before they were officially updated in gui...
Fire at residential care complex in Beverwijk, person treated by paramedics
A fire broke out at the Elsanta residential care complex in Beverwijk on Friday morning. Emergency services responded to the scene, where at least one person was treated by ambulance staff.
