Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Amsterdam children placed far outside the city as youth care funding hits a wall: ‘You want to prevent such a disruption in their lives’
A shortage of youth care facilities and an intake freeze at Levvel have forced Amsterdam authorities to place children in facilities far away from the city. This lack of local capacity has negatively ...
What if the power goes out and 112 is unreachable? Kennemerland practices for this scenario
Safety authorities in the Kennemerland region recently practiced emergency response procedures for scenarios involving widespread power outages and the failure of the 112 emergency line. The drill uti...
Halsema on homeless and drug problem: Mental healthcare tends to select for successful patients
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema argues that the current mental healthcare financing system incentivizes institutions to reject patients with complex issues like addiction, causing them to end up on the ...
Stalker (47) who harassed Marco van Basten at his home in Amsterdam-Zuid committed to psychiatric clinic
A 47-year-old Romanian woman has been admitted to a psychiatric clinic after being accused of stalking Marco van Basten and his family in Amsterdam. A second suspect, a 26-year-old Italian woman, is a...
Dolly Parton kept severity of illness hidden even from family
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at age 80 after a short battle with cancer. Her nephew revealed that she kept the severity of her illness private to protect the positivity of those around her...
Martijn Krabbé feels much more energetic: 'I no longer take certain medications'
Martijn Krabbé reports feeling more energetic after discontinuing medications that affected his appearance, while continuing his television career. The presenter, who was diagnosed with incurable lun...
When your child leaves home: 'Accept that you are no longer the most important person in their life'
As tens of thousands of young adults in the Netherlands move out of their family homes this month, experts advise parents to transition from a role of control to one of availability. Parents are encou...
Dredging for a safe City Swim: "You can now walk on the bottom without getting hurt"
Crews are clearing debris from Amsterdam's canal route to ensure participant safety during this Sunday's City Swim event. The swim, which aims to raise money for ALS research, will host over 3,300 par...
Putters at corona hearing: 'I quickly realized it was a multi-faceted crisis'
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge testified before a parliamentary committee regarding his conduct and communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing exposed private messages where he dis...
Swimming water at Gaasperplas, Nieuwe Meer, and Het Twiske heavily polluted with chemicals: 'The government is not taking action'
A recent study found that none of the swimming locations in the Netherlands meet all chemical quality standards due to contamination from substances like PFAS and industrial runoff. Although water aut...
Dog suffers marijuana poisoning after walk in Zandvoort
A dog required veterinary treatment in Zandvoort after suspected marijuana poisoning likely caused by consuming contaminated waste or discarded items during a walk. Local veterinarians warned pet owne...
West Nile virus spreading in the Netherlands: how high is the risk of a serious infection?
The West Nile virus is increasingly spreading throughout the Netherlands, driven in part by a changing climate. While the virus is transmitted by local mosquitoes, the risk of humans developing a seve...
Heart problems were cause of death for Tim Curry
Actor Tim Curry died from coronary heart disease, with prior health struggles such as kidney cancer and a stroke serving as contributing factors. He was widely recognized for his memorable roles in Th...
Man who developed tinnitus after MRI scan takes UMC Utrecht to court: ‘I only sleep 1.5 hours a night’
An Amsterdam resident has taken UMC Utrecht to court following a 2025 MRI scan that allegedly left him with severe, life-altering tinnitus. The plaintiff is seeking answers regarding how the incident ...
Farmers in rural North fear consequences of polluted sewage water: 'Have our animals ingested toxic substances?'
Farmers in rural North Amsterdam are demanding urgent action after a ruptured sewage pipe on Zuiderzeeweg contaminated local ditches with polluted water this past weekend. They are concerned that thei...
Amsterdam man (34) suspected of shaking baby to death
A 34-year-old Amsterdam man is accused of shaking his infant daughter to death following an incident on May 14. The suspect denies the charges and is set to undergo a mental health evaluation while th...
Nineteen fountains turned off early due to E. coli bacteria
Nineteen fountains in Amsterdam have been shut down immediately after testing revealed high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. Authorities have taken this precautionary measure to ensure public ...
Two injured in hospital after traffic accident on Piet Heinkade
A pedestrian and a motor scooter driver were seriously injured in a traffic accident on the Piet Heinkade in Amsterdam-Oost late yesterday evening. Emergency services, including a medical team, transp...
Coronavirus committee questions Kajsa Ollongren, Grapperhaus to appear later today
Former ministers Ferd Grapperhaus and Kajsa Ollongren provided second testimonies to the parliamentary committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearings revealed internal ...
Jumbo recalls more cheeses due to potential listeria contamination
Jumbo has expanded its recall of certain cheese products due to the potential presence of the listeria bacterium. The supermarket chain advises customers to return the affected items, as listeria pose...
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit in hospital following lung transplant complications
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was briefly hospitalized due to complications from a previous lung transplant, forcing her to miss her husband King Haakon VIII's swearing-in ceremony. The new Kin...
Former alderman Van Dantzig convicted of driving under the influence of drugs
Former Amsterdam alderman Reinier van Dantzig has been fined 1500 euros for driving under the influence of multiple drugs. He was caught by police near Alkmaar after attending a festival, a mistake he...
Do you have thin nails that tear easily? This can help according to a medical pedicurist
Medical pedicurist Denise Bruins provides expert advice on how to properly care for thin or brittle nails. This article is the fifth installment of a series focused on maintaining healthy nails.
39-year-old woman infected with West Nile virus in Amsterdam region
A 39-year-old woman in the Amsterdam region has contracted the West Nile virus and developed meningitis. Health authorities confirm the infection was locally acquired, though they stress that the risk...
More children are surviving cancer, especially with improved leukemia prognosis
Survival rates for children with cancer in the Netherlands have risen significantly, reaching 83.2 percent for those diagnosed between 2010 and 2014. This success is largely driven by increased resear...
Water in Amsterdam-Noord filled with dead fish after sewer burst: "This is heartbreaking"
A major sewer breach in Amsterdam-Noord has caused widespread water contamination, killing significant numbers of fish across local ponds and in Zunderdorp. Local residents and farmers are concerned a...
Rain does not stop the hornet: nests still being built
Heavy rainfall has not hindered the expansion of the invasive Asian hornet population, which continues to build nests and threaten local biodiversity. Beekeepers are working to locate and neutralize t...
Splinter Chabot speaks in Haarlem about identity and mental health
Writer and presenter Splinter Chabot will host a lecture on identity and mental health at the Museum van de Geest in Haarlem on September 10. Held on World Suicide Prevention Day, the event will featu...
Life is hard for Mrs. Hoeflaken as she misses her husband: Dr. Rutger understands completely
Mrs. Hoeflaken is struggling with the profound grief and loneliness of losing her husband. Dr. Rutger attempts to comfort her, but her ongoing sorrow also deeply affects him.
Sophia from KATSEYE misses Netherlands performance due to mental health issues
Sophia Laforteza of the girl group KATSEYE is taking a hiatus from September 1 to September 17 to focus on her mental health, causing her to miss the group's performance at the Ziggo Dome on September...