Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover suffering from dementia
Actor Danny Glover revealed in an interview with the program Today that he was diagnosed with a form of dementia in 2022. The 79-year-old Lethal Weapon star decided to share his health struggle public...
Vaccinations: 7 percent of all babies in Haarlem never vaccinated
Data from the RIVM reveals that 7 percent of infants in Haarlem have not received any vaccinations from the national program. This figure marks the second consecutive year of an increase in the number...
Experts want clearer health agreements regarding state aid for Tata Steel
Experts are urging the Dutch government to establish clear health targets before providing billions in state aid to Tata Steel. They argue that the current agreements lack guarantees that the financia...
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized for heart failure
Convicted former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized since mid-June due to heart failure. Weinstein, who has suffered from various health issues for some time, is currently receiving ...
PFAS in breast milk: the safety limits and what they mean for your baby
Research has detected PFAS in all samples of breast milk collected from women in the Netherlands. The findings raise questions about safety limits and the potential health implications for infants rec...
Hospitals: appointments will go ahead, but travel carefully
Hospitals across the Netherlands have announced that medical services and most scheduled appointments will continue this Friday. Despite a code red weather warning for extreme heat, patients are encou...
Schools in Velsen under Atlant board to follow heat schedule Friday: 'It's warmer at school, but at the children's homes too'
Schools under the Atlant school board in Velsen will remain open on Friday but will follow a shortened "tropical schedule" from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM due to high temperatures. The board decided to keep ...
No weddings in Haarlem's Gravenzaal: Heat spoils the ‘most beautiful day of your life’
Due to extreme heat, the municipality of Haarlem has cancelled all wedding ceremonies scheduled for Friday in the Gravenzaal following advice from the RIVM. The city will provide alternative locations...
Uitgeest recycling center to remain closed Friday and Saturday due to heat
The recycling center and waste collection services in Uitgeest will be suspended this Friday and Saturday due to extreme heat and a code red warning. These measures have been implemented to ensure saf...
RDW inspection stations closed Friday due to heat
All RDW inspection stations and the Lelystad test center will be closed this Friday due to high temperatures. The agency stated that individuals with existing appointments will be contacted to resched...
It is currently unsafe to swim at these locations in the Haarlem region
Several swimming locations in the Haarlem region have been issued a negative swimming advice despite the hot weather. The report provides a list of these unsafe spots to help residents find safe place...
Collision involving learner car at Javaplein, traffic diverted
Two cars, including a driving school vehicle, collided at the Javaplein intersection in Amsterdam East around 7:30 PM, resulting in minor injuries for three people. The accident caused temporary traff...
Mist cannons and sponges: heat measures at festivals and concerts
Event organizers are using mist cannons and sponges to protect festival and concert attendees from extreme temperatures this week. These cooling measures are being implemented to make the summer heat ...
Code red due to extreme heat: what are your rights as an employee?
The Dutch meteorological institute KNMI has issued a code red warning due to extreme heat, raising questions about employee rights during such conditions. The article examines whether workers, includi...
Match-worn Netherlands shirts against Sweden auctioned for 50,618 euros
An auction of match-worn jerseys from the Dutch national football team's World Cup game against Sweden raised 50,618 euros. The majority of the proceeds will be donated to the Princess Máxima Fund.
Red Cross Hospital remains open during code red day
The Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk will remain open on Friday during the 'code red' weather emergency. The facility plans to continue its operations despite the extreme weather conditions.
Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week, Autocross, and Culinair Zwanenburg among Haarlemmermeer events cancelled due to code red; Saturday also at risk
All outdoor events in Haarlemmermeer, including the Nieuw-Vennep festival week and Culinair Zwanenburg, have been immediately cancelled due to extreme heat and a code red weather warning. Authorities ...
Oranje plays in the middle of the night: is it better to stay up or sleep for a few hours first?
Fans of the Dutch national football team are facing late-night matches during the World Cup, starting with a game against Tunisia. Sleep therapist Rianne Braal offers professional advice on whether vi...
Maaike van der Plas wonders how long her ‘honeymoon period’ as a neurologist will last
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on the early stages of her career and whether the initial excitement of her dream job will persist. She notes that colleagues frequently ask if the position st...
Schools cancel Friday classes due to heat
Multiple schools across the Netherlands, including all 51 institutions under the De Haagse Scholen foundation, will cancel classes this Friday due to extreme heat. While the schools will be closed for...
Indoor swimming pools in the Haarlem region closed Friday, outdoor pools open. All sports halls remain closed
Due to a code red heat warning in the Netherlands, all indoor swimming pools and sports halls in the Haarlem region will remain closed this Friday. Outdoor swimming pools will stay open to provide res...
Albert Heijn to stop grocery deliveries after 3 PM Friday due to heat
Albert Heijn will stop grocery deliveries after 3:00 PM this Friday due to extreme heat forecasts. The decision follows a code red warning from the KNMI, as the supermarket chain aims to protect its e...
Walibi and Drievliet amusement parks closed Friday due to code red
Amusement parks Walibi Holland and Drievliet will remain closed this Friday due to a code red heat warning issued by the KNMI. The decision was made to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, and gue...
Rijkswaterstaat: Only take to the road if necessary during extreme heat
Rijkswaterstaat advises Dutch motorists to only travel on Friday if necessary due to an extreme heatwave. With the KNMI issuing a code red warning for most of the country, those who must go on the roa...
Red Cross calls for opening of ‘cool spaces’
The Red Cross and Climate Alliance Netherlands are calling on public building owners to open cool spaces for those without cooling options during extreme heat. The request follows a code red warning i...
Water guns and rest breaks during sweltering Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week: ‘Teams want to win, but safety first’
The annual festival week in Nieuw-Vennep is continuing despite a code orange heat warning, with organizers implementing extra rest breaks and shorter event segments to ensure participant safety. Atten...
First code red for heat in part of the country on Friday
For the first time, a code red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands this Friday. The alert applies to most regions except for the northern provinces and...
First code red for heat in much of the country on Friday
A code red weather alarm for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands for the first time, effective this Friday. The warning applies to most of the country, though the province...
André receives support after addressing city council on day out for Phila Boschpark: ‘Residents rarely get outside for more than a short walk’
André, a resident of Phila Boschpark, addressed the city council to highlight the lack of recreational outings for residents with disabilities due to logistical and financial challenges. His appeal r...
Emergency services dispatched to nursing home due to heat, residents moved to cooler rooms
Emergency services responded to a nursing home in Amsterdam-Noord after indoor temperatures became dangerously high for residents during extreme heat. Firefighters assisted in moving residents to cool...