Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Boil water advisory for Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in North due to fecal bacteria
A boil water advisory has been issued for specific addresses on Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in Amsterdam Noord after enterococci bacteria were detected in the drinking water. Waternet is currently inv...
Police fire bean bag rounds to arrest disturbed man on restaurant roof near Central Station
Police in Amsterdam used beanbag rounds to apprehend a confused man who had climbed onto a restaurant roof at Stationsplein near Central Station early Thursday morning. An arrest team safely removed t...
Kleverpark residents read rat report very differently than Alderman Berkhout: '79 urgent sewer measures needed, judge for yourself'
Residents of the Kleverpark neighborhood in Haarlem are disputing Alderman Robbert Berkhout's claim that the local sewer system is not causing the area's rat infestation. Citing a recent research repo...
Lions Club Haarlem volunteers organize health checks for Special Olympics participants: 'They might be in pain, but they don't say it'
Lions Club Haarlem volunteers and national contributors are organizing health checks for athletes participating in the 2026 Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem. The initiative, part of the Heal...
Menstrual and menopause symptoms in cleaning labor agreement: 'Endure the discomfort'
The Dutch cleaning sector has officially included provisions for menstrual and menopause symptoms in its new collective labor agreement. This update recognizes the impact of these health issues on wor...
Van Ark advocated for stricter COVID lockdown in autumn 2020
Former Health Minister Tamara van Ark testified to the parliamentary inquiry commission that she pushed for a strict lockdown in the autumn of 2020 to combat rising COVID-19 cases. Despite her recomme...
Healthcare came close to code black several times during the pandemic
Former Medical Care Minister Tamara van Ark testified to a parliamentary inquiry commission that the Dutch healthcare system nearly reached "code black" several times during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alt...
Van Ark: COVID crisis urgency took precedence over the long term
Former Health Minister Tamara van Ark testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet rarely had the opportunity to weigh long-term consequences of COVID-19 measures against ...
Media: Thousands of Iranians without water after US attacks
Iranian state media reports that thousands of residents in southern Sirik are without drinking water during a period of extreme heat following US air strikes. The bombings reportedly caused significan...
City council pushes for supermarket beer ban during Heemskerk festivals: 'Things happen there that you don't want to see'
The Heemskerk local government is proposing a ban on supermarket alcohol sales during the annual Volksfeesten to combat public nuisance and underage drinking. Despite previous measures like increased ...
Motion sick? How it happens and what you can do about it
As the summer holiday season approaches, ENT specialist Raymond van de Berg explains the causes of motion sickness and provides tips on how to manage it. The condition affects approximately one in thr...
Watch COVID inquiry: Former minister Van Ark oversaw face mask procurement
Former Dutch ministers Tamara van Ark and Wouter Koolmees are testifying on the sixth day of the parliamentary inquiry into the government's COVID-19 response. Van Ark is being questioned about the pr...
Former Minister Koolmees felt ‘sick’ about curfew: A devil’s dilemma
Former Dutch ministers Tamara van Ark and Wouter Koolmees testified on the sixth day of the COVID-19 parliamentary inquiry. They explained the difficult trade-offs between medical and economic interes...
Watching late-night World Cup matches without getting exhausted? Scientist: ‘Avoid heavy snacking’
Chronobiologist Roelof Hut, an advisor to the Dutch national team, provides tips for fans to stay healthy and awake during late-night World Cup matches. He advises against heavy snacking and notes tha...
This cheap drug can prevent heart attacks, but strict rules keep it from patients: ‘This can’t be true’
A cheap gout medication approved by the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board has been shown to prevent heart attacks, but regulatory barriers are preventing heart patients from accessing it. Despite its e...
Video | Father of late Jade Kops: 'There is pain, but also pride'
Jochem Myjer raises 162,964 euros for narcolepsy foundation through shows
Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer raised 162,964 euros for his foundation, Stichting Wakker Worden Wakker Worden, through two benefit performances of his show Net Alsof. The funds will support the fight aga...
Companies using AI pay insufficient attention to impact on staff
Companies implementing artificial intelligence are failing to adequately consider the impact on their employees. The adoption of AI often leads to changes in task complexity and mental workload, requi...
40 percent of GP practices in disadvantaged neighborhoods need support
Approximately 40% of general practitioner practices in disadvantaged Amsterdam neighborhoods are still waiting for specialized support assistants to help patients whose physical symptoms are caused by...
Watervrienden marks 50 years of swimming lessons and swimming in IJmuiden. Festivities at De Heerenduinen.
The swimming club Watervrienden IJmuiden is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 20, at the De Heerenduinen swimming pool. The festivities will include a sports and games afternoon follo...
Tobacco industry dives into legal cannabis. What can we expect? ‘They will focus on health benefits’
The parent company of Marlboro has joined the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by purchasing a large greenhouse in Hellevoetsluis. Experts anticipate that the tobacco industry will utilize its lobbying...
New location for users' bus sparks neighborhood anger: "Damages trust"
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam East are protesting the unannounced relocation of a drug user facility to Linnaeusstraat, scheduled for June 29. Opponents cite significant safety concerns a...
Timber 'heartbroken' after missing World Cup due to groin injury
Former Ajax defender Jurriën Timber expressed his deep sadness on Instagram after being forced to withdraw from the World Cup due to a groin injury. The Arsenal player and Dutch international was rul...
What we can learn from ‘our boys’ at the World Cup: ‘Taking rest in time is at least as important as training’
Sports psychologist Afke van de Wouw discusses how the Dutch national football team’s preparation for the World Cup demonstrates that timely rest is as vital as physical training. She highlights tha...
Bipolar disorder finally brought Henk Mathijssen (66) where he wanted to be, and earned him a royal honor: 'I didn't want to be a dime, but a quarter'
Henk Mathijssen, a 66-year-old from Beverwijk, was recently appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau for his achievements and journey living with bipolar disorder. Originally from a working-clas...
Judge overturns fines for tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris
The Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) has overturned fines totaling 160,000 euros imposed on tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris. The court ruled that the producer of Marlboro cigarettes did no...
'Why do I always fall for the wrong person' and 4 other common questions for relationship therapists
Relationship therapist Erna Snellen of Praktijk Liefdespijn addresses five of the most common questions couples face in their relationships. The article explores universal struggles, such as repetitiv...
Adnane (22) from Gouda missing, last seen in Utrecht
Adnane, a 22-year-old man from Gouda, has been missing since Sunday and was last seen in Utrecht. There are significant concerns for his safety because he has an intellectual disability and functions ...
Seven deceased youths commemorated at ZIKOS report presentation
Jason Bhugwandass presented his report 'Eenzaam gestorven' at Nieuwspoort, commemorating seven young people who died after being placed in ZIKOS intensive youth care units. The report follows his prev...
Motorist resuscitated after vehicle enters water in Hoofddorp
A motorist was resuscitated on Tuesday afternoon after their vehicle ended up in a ditch along the Vijfhuizerweg in Hoofddorp. Emergency services pulled the victim from the water and performed life-sa...