Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
More Amsterdam canteens offering healthier and more sustainable food
Canteens in hospitals, schools, and offices across Amsterdam are increasingly offering healthier and more sustainable food options. This transition affects tens of thousands of residents who eat in th...
Highest number of traffic fatalities in five years in Amsterdam region
Street in IJmuiden cordoned off due to confused man on roof of housing block
A street in IJmuiden was temporarily closed on Thursday morning after a confused man climbed onto the roof of an apartment block. Police cordoned off Alexander Bellstraat to manage the situation safel...
More traffic fatalities in 2025, especially among cyclists
Last year, traffic fatalities in the Netherlands rose to 759, an increase of 84 deaths compared to the previous year. According to the CBS, cyclists remain the largest group of victims, followed by ca...
Slight increase in fatal traffic accidents in the city
The number of fatal traffic accidents in the Amsterdam-Amstelland region rose slightly last year, with 30 deaths recorded compared to 28 the previous year. Nationwide, the Netherlands saw a total of 7...
More legumes, less meat and cheese in new Wheel of Five
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre has updated its 'Schijf van Vijf' dietary guidelines to promote healthier and more environmentally sustainable eating habits. The new recommendations advise consumers ...
'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years for selling drugs to Matthew Perry
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her involvement in the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. Sangha pleaded guilty in August to charges rela...
Twenty years after her illness, Lydia still feels the effects of childhood cancer: ‘I feel sadness for that younger Lydia’
Thirty-two-year-old Lydia Buisman is highlighting the long-term impacts of childhood cancer, which have left her fully disabled and unable to work twenty years after her recovery. Despite being a moth...
Thyroid issues disrupt your body: these are the symptoms according to a doctor
Doctor Kristy Pickwell explains how thyroid issues can significantly disrupt bodily functions if the gland works too quickly or too slowly. The article outlines how to recognize symptoms of these cond...
93 people suffer burns from flares at PSV celebration
Ninety-three people suffered mostly first-degree burns from flares during PSV's championship celebration in Eindhoven on Tuesday. Despite a fireworks ban in the area, the injuries occurred among the c...
Amsterdam ends lifting service for wheelchair users
Could hackers access patient data of countless Dutch citizens? 'You don't want your neighbors to know this'
Dutch healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has been targeted by a cyberattack, raising concerns about the security of patient data across numerous hospitals and GPs. While the company reports that medical ...
Elementary students improve in reading and math, teacher shortage falls for second year
Amsterdam primary school students are showing improved reading and math performance, while the city's teacher shortage has decreased for the second year in a row. However, literacy levels among second...
AP receives data breach reports from Chipsoft customers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has received several data breach notifications from customers of software supplier Chipsoft. A spokesperson for the authority stated that more reports are expe...
Noa Vahle watches her diet for World Cup: 'Taking containers of quinoa to the stadium'
Dutch reporter Noa Vahle is following a strict low-carbohydrate diet to remain fit for her coverage of the upcoming FIFA World Cup this summer. She noted that while the diet is necessary for her prepa...
Local residents lose battle over new Domus Plus shelter in Haarlem; Council of State greenlights construction
The Dutch Council of State has approved the construction of a 24-hour shelter for homeless and addicted individuals in Haarlem, dismissing objections from local residents. The Domus Plus facility will...
Pedestrian seriously injured after collision on Purmerweg in North
A pedestrian was seriously injured on Monday morning following a collision with a car on Purmerweg in Amsterdam-Noord. Emergency services and a trauma team responded to the scene at the intersection w...
Play sand with asbestos poses small health risk
Research indicates that play sand and decorative sand containing asbestos levels exceeding legal limits pose only a small health risk. These materials are currently under investigation after testing r...
In ‘Romería’, director tells the love story of her parents who died of AIDS: ‘Pain of an entire generation’
Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk shuts digital access as a precaution following ChipSoft hack
The Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk has implemented technical precautions following a cyberattack on its software provider, ChipSoft. Hospital management confirmed that the digital connection to ChipS...
Luciano (10) hopes for a good recovery from surgery: 'I already notice I can run much faster than before'
Ten-year-old Luciano is recovering from major surgery, which prevented him from participating in the BJM G-football tournament with his team in Driehuis this weekend. Despite being unable to play, he ...
Spaarne Gasthuis takes precautions after Chipsoft hack, patient care continues
Spaarne Gasthuis has implemented precautionary security measures, including disabling digital connections with other hospitals, following a ransomware attack on healthcare software provider ChipSoft. ...
Majority of young vapers still use flavored vapes
A majority of young people in the Netherlands who vape continue to use prohibited flavored products despite a national ban, according to 2025 data from the Trimbos Institute. Although nearly all surve...
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Controversial lidocaine treatment for long COVID at Velsen clinic 40 percent cheaper after major provider steps in
Lidocaine treatment for long covid patients at a clinic in Velsen-Noord will become at least 40 percent cheaper following the involvement of a major provider. The clinic announced the price reduction ...
Enormous piles of bulky waste at Sloten dumping ground: "Dramatic"
Residents in the Sloten neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting an increase in illegal waste dumping after the city installed a concrete container intended to solve the problem. The municipality ackno...
Over 50 reports of extreme domestic violence at new center in West within a month
‘She asked me what a midwife was’: Amy supports pregnant Eritrean women
Hospitals: patient data safe after cyberattack
Dutch hospitals are closely monitoring a cyberattack on ChipSoft, a major provider of electronic patient record software. While many institutions utilize the software, hospitals such as Rijnstate have...
Dutch Parliament supports billion-euro subsidy for Tata Steel despite uncertainty and unease
A large majority of the Dutch House of Representatives supports a billion-euro subsidy to help Tata Steel transition to more sustainable production methods. While the plan aims to reduce environmental...