Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hondius sets sail again for cruise after hantavirus outbreak
The m/v Hondius is scheduled to depart from Spitsbergen this Saturday for its first arctic cruise since a hantavirus outbreak occurred on the vessel. The expedition, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions,...
Rutte: Netherlands narrowly escaped code black during pandemic
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified before a parliamentary inquiry commission that the Netherlands narrowly avoided a "code black" healthcare collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated th...
Cabinet will not yet raise age limit for high-risk gambling
The Dutch cabinet has decided against raising the minimum age for high-risk gambling from 18 to 21. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen argued that a higher age limit could drive young adults toward u...
Online gambling ad ban in the works due to rising addiction
The Dutch cabinet is moving toward a total ban on online gambling advertisements due to a significant rise in the number of players since legalization. This measure is being introduced to address the ...
Rutte defends informal COVID crisis talks: 'Where you could share big emotions'
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified under oath before a parliamentary inquiry committee regarding his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rutte defended the use of informal co...
Schoof: Insufficient effort put into reaching COVID critics
Former top official Dick Schoof told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch government failed to adequately reach citizens who were critical of COVID-19 and vaccination policies. He stated t...
Schoof: COVID measures remained strict due to poor compliance
Dick Schoof, former top official at the Ministry of Justice and Security, told a parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 measures remained strict because public compliance with basic rules decli...
Woman with 2-year-old son desperate after Amsterdam apartment explosion: ‘Our medication is inside’
Following a major explosion at an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp, hundreds of residents were evacuated and provided with hotel accommodations by the city. Resident Wilhelmina Ahmed and her fami...
Special Olympians from the Caribbean Netherlands arrive: "Everyone is a star"
Thirty athletes from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius have arrived at Schiphol Airport to participate in the Special Olympics held in Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer. The delegation will compete in variou...
No alternative to initial corona approach, says Schoof
Dick Schoof, the former top official at the Ministry of Justice and Security, testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated...
Watch the COVID hearing of Schoof, senior official at the time
Former top official Dick Schoof appeared before the parliamentary inquiry committee today to discuss decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte is also scheduled to...
Car crashes into tree in Santpoort-Noord, driver under the influence of drugs
An 18-year-old driver from Velsen was arrested on Thursday evening after crashing their car into a tree in Santpoort-Noord. Police took the driver into custody for operating a vehicle while under the ...
Rutte appears for COVID inquiry, what awaits him? ‘He has one weak point: his memory’
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is scheduled to testify on Friday before a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the Netherlands' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing focuses on ...
Red Cross: asylum pact can lead to stress, mental health issues
The Red Cross warns that new European asylum rules taking effect this Friday could lead to increased stress and mental health issues due to potentially longer wait times for asylum seekers. The organi...
Laughter and tears: Bo (26) organizes Parkinson's meetings
Inspired by his father's diagnosis, 26-year-old Bo organizes support meetings for Parkinson's patients and their families at the Museum van de Geest in Haarlem. These themed sessions provide a space f...
Addicted Haarlem burglar to enter clinic soon; children frightened after he smashed school window
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to eight months in prison, with two months suspended, for committing multiple crimes while under the influence of alcohol in February. The court also ...
Seven injured in explosion and fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Seven people were injured, one seriously, following an explosion and fire at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Thursday night. Local authorities reported that the incident occurred on O...
🔴LIVE: Crane demolishing building hit by explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp
A powerful explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a fitness studio in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Wednesday, resulting in at least seven injuries and the evacuation of 400 nearby residents. Emergency service...
Major fire after explosion on Osdorper Ban, multiple casualties feared
A massive fire broke out on the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following a powerful explosion that was heard across the city. The fire department reported multiple expected victims and evacuated a nearby a...
Ebola cases rise to nearly 700, over 130 deaths
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 676, with 136 deaths reported by the country's health ministry. This follows a recent surge of about 40 new inf...
Linnaeusstraat area opposes drug bus: 'Soon this will be the Zeedijk of the eighties'
Your child graduated, cheers! How to approach alcohol use together
Over 185,000 students in the Netherlands received their final exam results today, which often leads to celebrations involving alcohol. The article provides guidance for parents on how to monitor and m...
Radboudumc: some of the twelve staff members out of quarantine
Some of the twelve Radboudumc employees placed in preventive quarantine for potential hantavirus exposure will be released on Thursday. The quarantine was initiated after the staff handled samples fro...
Parliament united in dissatisfaction over failing youth care
The Dutch House of Representatives expressed unanimous dissatisfaction with the failing youth care sector during a parliamentary debate on Thursday. Lawmakers highlighted severe abuse cases and the pl...
Father wins case against De ZorgSpecialist: Organization could not simply terminate resident's care and rent
A court has ordered the organization De Zorgspecialist to pay damages to a resident who was forced out of his assisted living home in Aerdenhout without warning in early 2024. The resident, who has au...
Rat row flares up in Haarlem neighborhood after sewer investigation
Residents in Haarlem’s Kleverparkbuurt are challenging the municipality's findings on a long-standing rat infestation after technical reports revealed 79 urgent sewer repairs are necessary. While th...
The best for last: exhibition highlights the positive side of aging
The Museum van de Geest in Haarlem is hosting the exhibition 'Nieuw Oud! De Kunst van het ouder worden' to highlight the positive aspects of aging. Curated by Professor Tineke Abma, the display featur...
Norwegians sympathize with ill Crown Princess Mette-Marit: 'Future uncertain'
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has suspended her official duties as her health has significantly declined, placing her on a waiting list for a lung transplant. The news has resonated throughout ...
Flame of Hope arrives in Haarlem: Special Olympics for athletes with intellectual disabilities set to begin
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope arrived in Haarlem on Thursday morning, marking the start of the tournament for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The flame was carried into the city by Lotte...
MCK Director: We need to talk more about the consequences of donor conception for children
A report by the Healthcare and Youth Care Inspectorate revealed that Medisch Centrum Kinderwens failed to provide proper information and exceeded the limit of 25 children per donor. The clinic's direc...