Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hélène Hendriks still recovering from back surgery: 'Just want to deliver'
Presenter Hélène Hendriks is recovering from major back surgery she underwent last year while continuing her professional work. The 45-year-old told AD that she is committed to fulfilling her duties...
GGD: No direct health damage for local residents from Tata chromium-6 exceedance
A GGD report concluded that recent chromium-6 emissions from Tata Steel, which exceeded standards by more than thirty times, did not pose a direct threat to the health of local residents. Despite the ...
Medical emergency at company in Beverwijk, trauma helicopter deployed
A medical emergency occurred at a business on Gaasterland in Beverwijk on Tuesday morning, prompting the deployment of a trauma helicopter. Paramedics provided care to the victim at the scene.
WHO: Virus may have spread on board ship
The World Health Organization is investigating whether hantavirus spread among passengers on the Dutch vessel Hondius, potentially causing the deaths of a Dutch couple. While the investigation is ongo...
Melle (19) organizes outdoor play sessions in Castricum: 'Nowadays children meet online, and less and less outside'
Nineteen-year-old student Melle Hooning is organizing outdoor play sessions in Castricum on May 10 and 17 to encourage children to be more active. He aims to counter the trend of children primarily so...
Dementia and driving: Do they go together?
Alzheimer Trefpunt Midden-Kennemerland is hosting an event on May 12th at De Stut to discuss the relationship between dementia and traffic safety. The session will offer advice for those concerned abo...
Belgium must reverse ban: Supermarkets to sell tobacco again after one year
Belgian supermarkets will be permitted to sell tobacco products again starting next year following a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has agreed to comply with t...
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas concert series due to health
Country music star Dolly Parton has canceled her upcoming concert series in Las Vegas due to health concerns. She shared the news with her fans through a video update on Instagram.
Are cruise ships floating hotbeds of disease for the elderly? Virologist Ab Osterhaus: ‘Everyone off to bingo’
Three passengers died and several others fell seriously ill aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, likely due to a rare hantavirus infection. The incident has renewed concerns regarding the spread of i...
Amsterdam business owners struggle with nuisance from drug users: ‘It feels powerless, so little can be done’
Where your surname comes from and what your grandfather did in the war: how to trace your family history
More individuals are delving into their ancestry to discover the origins of their family names and the life stories of their predecessors. This search for family secrets and historical connections pro...
When Dr. Rutger forgets his thermometer at Mrs. Van Leeuwen’s, he makes a curious discovery
Doctor Rutger reflects on how patients like Mrs. Van Leeuwen often hide their bad habits or tell white lies to please their physicians. He makes a surprising discovery regarding this behavior after in...
FC Volendam sets screen time rules for players, but is it allowed?
FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer h...
Two injured in collision between motorcycle and car at Lijnden intersection
Two people were injured on Monday afternoon following a collision between a motorcycle and a car at an intersection in Lijnden. Both victims were riding the motorcycle and were rushed to the hospital ...
Review: The Elephant – how to maintain a loving relationship when both carry (sexual) trauma?
Spring picnic peer support drop-in WITH Each Other in Assumburg Park
The organization 'Lotgenoteninloop MET Elkaar' is hosting a spring picnic on May 13th at Park Assumburg for individuals affected by cancer and the general public. Following the success of previous eve...
Steve's social life comes to a standstill when his mobility scooter breaks down, yet Medipoint fails to act
Steve, a 72-year-old man, has become housebound and unable to care for his dog after his essential mobility scooter broke down. Despite his total dependence on the vehicle for his social life, the ser...
Council of State: More clarification needed on bill to increase deductible
The Dutch Council of State has advised the cabinet to provide more detailed explanations regarding its legislative proposal to increase the healthcare deductible. While the Council supports the genera...
Foreign Ministry considers medical evacuation for several on cruise ship
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating the possibility of medically evacuating several individuals from the cruise ship MV Hondius. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that options for t...
Haarlem rat traps kill 20 to 60 rats a day: 'Yet nuisance reports are rising'
Smart traps in Haarlem's sewers are killing between 20 and 60 rats daily, yet the municipality expects 2026 to be a record year for pest reports. To address the persistent issue, Alderman Berkhout is ...
RIVM: Hantavirus not transmissible from human to human
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has clarified that the hantavirus is transmitted from rodents to humans and is not transmissible between people. This statemen...
RIVM calls for plain packaging for e-cigarettes
Researcher Ina Hellmich from the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is calling for electronic cigarettes to have a neutral appearance to deter use. This regulation c...
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Is an Alzheimer’s drug coming? ‘I am hopeful that we will find something’
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is currently in critical but stable condition. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman, shared the health update via a post on social media pla...
Netherlands leads repatriation of sick cruise ship crew members
The Netherlands is leading the repatriation of two sick crew members from the cruise ship m/v Hondius, which is currently anchored off the coast of Cape Verde. This operation follows the deaths of thr...
Man in his 20s and family members hospitalize two victims: 240 hours community service
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and mandatory treatment for two violent assaults committed alongside his family members. Despite a significant criminal history, ...
Dutch Foreign Ministry confirms two Dutch nationals died on cruise ship
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the deaths of two Dutch citizens who fell ill while traveling on a small-scale cruise ship from Argentina to Cape Verde. One passenger died mid-voya...
AFP: Dutch couple die from suspected hantavirus on cruise
A Dutch couple has died following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organization confirmed three deaths on the vessel, with at least one victim t...
Women’s clinic swamped: ‘In the hospital I hardly ever saw anyone for menopause’
The Ellesie women's clinic is facing a surge in demand for menopause-related healthcare, with waiting lists growing from six days to nearly a year. Medical professionals highlight that providing prope...