Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
South Africa: 2 hantavirus cases caused by Andes variant
Two crew members of the cruise ship Hondius in South Africa have tested positive for the Andes variant of the hantavirus. Health officials noted that this specific strain is significant because it can...
Tuberculosis on the rise in the Netherlands, cases at a ten-year high: what we can do about it
Tuberculosis cases in the Netherlands have reached their highest level in ten years, according to health officials from GGD Regio Utrecht. Director Marc Sprenger is raising awareness about the resurge...
Aisha Dutrieux: 'I want to know what it feels like to no longer want to live. For a book'
Writer Aisha Dutrieux recounts meeting an individual at a symposium on euthanasia for psychological suffering while conducting research for a new book. The individual offered to share their personal e...
Disappointed swimmers at closed gates: Amsterdam-East pool only open from noon this season
Swimmers in Amsterdam-East are frustrated as the Flevoparkbad outdoor pool has shifted its weekday opening time from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The municipality implemented the change to reduce costs due t...
Dieuwke Verkerk was diagnosed with breast cancer right before her wedding and is now cycling Alpe d’HuZes with partner: ‘Doing this together gives so much strength’
Dieuwke Verkerk was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27, just one week before her wedding was scheduled to take place. Now 28, the former high-level athlete is cycling the Alpe d’HuZes with her p...
Ecologist sees smart potential for rooftop farming in Amsterdam: ‘What’s better than eating from your own roof?’
Spain to receive cruise ship Hondius in the Canary Islands
Spain has agreed to receive the Dutch cruise ship Hondius in the Canary Islands for humanitarian reasons and in accordance with international law. The decision was announced by the Spanish Ministry of...
Oceanwide expects evacuation of three from Hondius on Wednesday
Cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions expects to evacuate three individuals from the ship Hondius on Wednesday. The group consists of two ill crew members and a person related to a German passenger who...
We no longer raise an eyebrow at Botox, but what are the risks?
Cosmetic procedures like Botox have become increasingly common, prompting an exploration of their functions and potential risks. In the first part of a new series, doctor Marguerite van Randwijck prov...
Why Ajax keeps collapsing in the second half: ‘You can’t fix this in four weeks’
Lawyer: Nobel laureate Mohammadi 'between life and death'
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is reportedly in critical condition after being hospitalized for five days with a heart ailment. Her supporters state she is currently fi...
WHO: Sickest patients to the Netherlands for treatment
The World Health Organization is coordinating the evacuation of two seriously ill patients from the Dutch cruise ship Hondius to the Netherlands for medical treatment. The patients, who were affected ...
Medical experts to inspect cruise ship
A team of epidemiologists will inspect the cruise ship Hondius on Tuesday afternoon to help determine future routes and repatriation procedures. The Spanish Ministry of Health, in coordination with th...
Hélène Hendriks still recovering from back surgery: 'Just want to deliver'
Presenter Hélène Hendriks is recovering from major back surgery she underwent last year while continuing her professional work. The 45-year-old told AD that she is committed to fulfilling her duties...
GGD: No direct health damage for local residents from Tata chromium-6 exceedance
A GGD report concluded that recent chromium-6 emissions from Tata Steel, which exceeded standards by more than thirty times, did not pose a direct threat to the health of local residents. Despite the ...
Medical emergency at company in Beverwijk, trauma helicopter deployed
A medical emergency occurred at a business on Gaasterland in Beverwijk on Tuesday morning, prompting the deployment of a trauma helicopter. Paramedics provided care to the victim at the scene.
WHO: Virus may have spread on board ship
The World Health Organization is investigating whether hantavirus spread among passengers on the Dutch vessel Hondius, potentially causing the deaths of a Dutch couple. While the investigation is ongo...
Melle (19) organizes outdoor play sessions in Castricum: 'Nowadays children meet online, and less and less outside'
Nineteen-year-old student Melle Hooning is organizing outdoor play sessions in Castricum on May 10 and 17 to encourage children to be more active. He aims to counter the trend of children primarily so...
Dementia and driving: Do they go together?
Alzheimer Trefpunt Midden-Kennemerland is hosting an event on May 12th at De Stut to discuss the relationship between dementia and traffic safety. The session will offer advice for those concerned abo...
Belgium must reverse ban: Supermarkets to sell tobacco again after one year
Belgian supermarkets will be permitted to sell tobacco products again starting next year following a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has agreed to comply with t...
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas concert series due to health
Country music star Dolly Parton has canceled her upcoming concert series in Las Vegas due to health concerns. She shared the news with her fans through a video update on Instagram.
Are cruise ships floating hotbeds of disease for the elderly? Virologist Ab Osterhaus: ‘Everyone off to bingo’
Three passengers died and several others fell seriously ill aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, likely due to a rare hantavirus infection. The incident has renewed concerns regarding the spread of i...
Amsterdam business owners struggle with nuisance from drug users: ‘It feels powerless, so little can be done’
Where your surname comes from and what your grandfather did in the war: how to trace your family history
More individuals are delving into their ancestry to discover the origins of their family names and the life stories of their predecessors. This search for family secrets and historical connections pro...
When Dr. Rutger forgets his thermometer at Mrs. Van Leeuwen’s, he makes a curious discovery
Doctor Rutger reflects on how patients like Mrs. Van Leeuwen often hide their bad habits or tell white lies to please their physicians. He makes a surprising discovery regarding this behavior after in...
FC Volendam sets screen time rules for players, but is it allowed?
FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer h...
Two injured in collision between motorcycle and car at Lijnden intersection
Two people were injured on Monday afternoon following a collision between a motorcycle and a car at an intersection in Lijnden. Both victims were riding the motorcycle and were rushed to the hospital ...
Review: The Elephant – how to maintain a loving relationship when both carry (sexual) trauma?
Spring picnic peer support drop-in WITH Each Other in Assumburg Park
The organization 'Lotgenoteninloop MET Elkaar' is hosting a spring picnic on May 13th at Park Assumburg for individuals affected by cancer and the general public. Following the success of previous eve...
Steve's social life comes to a standstill when his mobility scooter breaks down, yet Medipoint fails to act
Steve, a 72-year-old man, has become housebound and unable to care for his dog after his essential mobility scooter broke down. Despite his total dependence on the vehicle for his social life, the ser...