Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
This is why COVID inquiry chair Daan De Kort is wearing an earpiece
Daan de Kort, the chairman of the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee into the COVID-19 pandemic, explained why he wears an earpiece during public hearings. He addressed the topic on Friday after re...
James can already use the toilet, but not every 3-year-old can. Forte Childcare helps children get out of diapers earlier
Forte Kinderopvang is implementing the "De Pot Op" potty training method across all its locations to help children become toilet trained at an earlier age. The initiative aims to reverse the trend of ...
Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been discharged from the hospital and is returning to Fredensborg Castle. While the 86-year-old former monarch is doing well, the court stated that she will need to take...
Koopmans critical of Dutch pandemic preparedness
Virologist Marion Koopmans testified during a parliamentary inquiry that the Netherlands remains inadequately prepared for future pandemics. She emphasized that a similar lack of urgency existed prior...
Koopmans: politicians fueled ‘bizarre’ threats
Virologist Marion Koopmans testified before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19, stating that certain politicians fueled "bizarre" threats against her. She criticized the spread of c...
WHO reports first confirmed recovery of Ebola patient in Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has reported the first confirmed recovery of an Ebola patient during the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient was discharged from the hos...
Marcel (56) has skin cancer and won't get better: ‘Worked outside in the sun all week’
Marcel Moerkerk, a 56-year-old former infrastructure technician, has been diagnosed with incurable melanoma after years of working outdoors without sun protection. He frequently worked shirtless durin...
UN calls for safer internet experience for children
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has called on governments and companies to better protect children's rights and safety online. The UN is introducing new guidelines to address digital risks concerni...
Birth rate in the Netherlands continues to decline, especially in major cities
Koopmans: Tougher early action against COVID was not realistic
Virologist Marion Koopmans stated that implementing restrictive COVID-19 measures earlier than February 2020 was not realistic due to a lack of available information at the time. Although earlier acti...
Koopmans: difficult that science was called a theory
Virologist Marion Koopmans expressed frustration that the scientific consensus regarding the animal-to-human origin of COVID-19 was often treated as a mere theory. She emphasized that researchers gene...
Now also rolling along the Pieterpad
A wheelchair-accessible version of the Pieterpad, the most famous long-distance hiking trail in the Netherlands, was officially opened this Thursday. The new route avoids stairs and steep inclines, al...