Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Sick to receive less if cabinet sticks to plan, system remains overburdened
The Dutch cabinet is considering changes to the IVA disability benefits, despite opposition from labor unions who want to protect payments for those permanently unable to work. These proposed measures...
From table tennis to surfing: Henk and Bjorn ready for Special Olympics in Haarlem
Nearly 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are set to participate in the Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem from June 12 to 14. The article highlights the personal stories of competi...
The greenhouse | Europe is getting hotter, but we are poorly prepared for it
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan reports that Europe experienced exceptionally high temperatures even before the summer season officially began. The article highlights that the continent is currently poo...
Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities head to Haarlem for major national event: ‘They enjoy their achievement and help fallen opponents’
The Special Olympics National Games Haarlem 2026 will be held from June 12 to 14 across 16 locations in Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Zandvoort. Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are e...
Dementia residents at Het Gastenhuis Haarlem won’t be kept under lock and key: ‘That only causes unrest’
Het Gastenhuis Haarlem is constructing a new facility with 42 apartments for individuals with dementia on President Kennedylaan. Director Annemieke Bambach states that residents will not be locked ins...
Talk about the final stage of life, says Jet Flesseman of Beverwijk Hospice: otherwise you lose control over your own care
Jet Flesseman, coordinator of the Beverwijk Hospice, emphasizes the importance of discussing the end-of-life phase to ensure individuals maintain control over their own care. Hospice Groep Midden-Kenn...
Bert (69) considers himself too difficult for a nursing home
69-year-old Bert Hassink has chosen to end his life through euthanasia after a muscle disease left him physically incapacitated. He expressed that he felt unsuitable for a nursing home environment and...
Lisa (29) from Amsterdam wants to protect women from 'prying' period apps
Lisa Volkers from Amsterdam has developed a privacy-focused menstruation app called Period to protect women's intimate data from being sold to third parties. The app offers a neutral design alternativ...
Marconistraat cheers on Vissenloop & Run participants. 'She keeps going, doesn't she? She doesn't need water'
Residents of Marconistraat in IJmuiden supported participants of the Vissenloop & Run by providing water and cooling showers. This hospitality continues a long-standing local tradition that originally...
90-year-old Nelly makes a painting every week: "This one is going to America"
Ninety-year-old Nelly Quakernaat has rediscovered her passion for painting while living at the De Makroon nursing home in Amsterdam, completing over 200 works in the last two years. Her paintings were...
Coanita’s (64) daughter has MS: ‘She can still walk and cycle, but lifting her 3-year-old daughter isn't possible’
Ahead of World MS Day on May 30, Coanita Vredeveld shares the story of her 28-year-old daughter, Tessa, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Although Tessa remains mobile enough to walk and cycle, the c...
Rico (47) cycles up Alpe d’Huez for the last time for late mother and wife: ‘I want a year without facing that disease’
47-year-old Rico van Duivenvoorde is participating in the Alpe d’HuZes charity event for the sixth and final time to honor his late mother and wife. After completing the emotional climb, he expresse...
Van Bruggen falls ill due to heat at memorial for victims of violence
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen became unwell due to heat during a commemoration ceremony for victims of violence in De Wijk, Drenthe, on Saturday. The official shared details of the incident on I...
Tap water unsafe: boil water advisory for Holendrechtplein residents
Waternet has issued a boiling advice for residents near Holendrechtplein in Amsterdam-Zuidoost because the tap water is currently unsafe for consumption. Residents are advised to boil water for at lea...
WHO chief Tedros arrives in Congolese Ebola outbreak region
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak. He aims to consult with local resi...
Jochem Myjer's daughter takes GHB three times a night for narcolepsy
Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer revealed that his 17-year-old daughter takes GHB three times every night to manage her narcolepsy. Myjer is dedicating his upcoming comedy performances to raising funds for...
GGD: Cruise ship Hondius clean again after hantavirus
The cruise ship Hondius has been cleared to return to service following a hantavirus outbreak after the GGD Rotterdam-Rijnmond approved its cleaning efforts. Previous inspections had found deficiencie...
SGP demands lower abortion rates in exchange for support for cabinet plans
The Dutch political party SGP has demanded that the cabinet implement measures to reduce historically high abortion rates. The party stated it will withdraw its support for the minority government's p...
Frankie Valli (92) cancels all shows this year due to health reasons
The 92-year-old singer Frankie Valli has announced the cancellation of all his remaining concerts for the year. Valli stated on social media that he is stepping away from the stage to focus on his hea...
Politicians should not interfere with the location of snack bars
A Dutch news outlet is soliciting reader feedback on whether politicians should influence the placement of snack bars. This inquiry is part of the publication's weekly poll on public issues.
This currant bun wins our taste test: 'Well-made for a factory bun'
Three baking experts conducted a blind taste test of ten different supermarket currant bun brands to identify the highest quality factory-made option. The review evaluated the buns based on texture an...
Haarlem council bans new snack bars around Spaarnwoude station: 'We want a healthy city'
The Haarlem city council has voted to ban the opening of new snack bars and fast-food outlets in the future Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood near Spaarnwoude station. This initiative aims to combat ob...
Doctor: Trump remains in excellent health
U.S. President Donald Trump remains in excellent health according to a statement released by his physician through the White House on Friday. The official medical assessment confirms the President's o...
‘A very complicated way to close a hospital’: Professor Girbes criticizes AMC and VUmc merger in farewell speech
Dirk (66) lost his legs to diabetes and hopes to have his kitchen adapted so he can cook again
Cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten was left for dead in Rio before becoming a four-time world champion: ‘Elite sport is far from always fun’
Day one of the COVID inquiry: No ‘tribunal’ but several notable moments and insights
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic response began with testimony from virologist Marion Koopmans and former minister Bruno Bruins. The commission is examining whether expert ad...
Run, coffee, croissant and DJ set. Beverwijk bakery hosts social run. 'We hope to become very big through this'
La petite boulangerie in Beverwijk is launching a social run event that combines a group jog with coffee, croissants, and a DJ set. Inspired by popular trends in larger cities, the bakery aims to grow...
Inquiry hearings with Arib and Van Dissel next week
The parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic will continue next week with public hearings featuring former House Speaker Khadija Arib, Jaap van Dissel, and Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg. These sessi...
De Achterklap Podcast | Anger over drug documentary and 'AI presenter' Kids Top 20
The Achterklap Podcast discusses controversy surrounding the introduction of an AI presenter for the Kids Top 20 program. Additionally, a new documentary about youth drug use is sparking significant p...