To celebrate its 125th anniversary, the GGD is organizing various behind-the-scenes tours to showcase different aspects of its public health work. These excursions include visits to addiction care facilities, and members of the public are invited to sign up for the events.
Based on reporting by amsterdam. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Elite athletes participating in the Amsterdam Marathon prioritize simple, familiar meals in the days leading up to the race to avoid digestive distress. Whether opting for plain bread with honey or traditional African staples like beans and eggs, competitors focus on consistency rather than dietary experimentation.
A man was hospitalized after falling five meters from an escalator at Amsterdam's Vijzelgracht metro station late at night. The incident involved the man falling over a glass panel that broke, leading to emergency services being dispatched to the scene.
NU.nl is hiring a reporter specializing in social economy and healthcare to produce original, investigative stories for its audience. The full-time position requires three years of experience and is based in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht.
Freek Gillissen, a nursing consultant and co-founder of Alzheimercentrum Amsterdam, has died at the age of 71. He was highly regarded for his commitment to supporting both dementia patients and their families by fostering meaningful communication during the progression of the disease.
Eighty-seven-year-old Amsterdam resident Rietje Dijkman continues to train regularly for athletics competitions despite having two artificial hip replacements. She recently set a new Dutch record in the long jump and is now working toward her ambitious goal of breaking the world record for the 100-meter dash at age one hundred.
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