Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
EU allocates 16.5 million euros to fight Ebola outbreak
The European Union has allocated 16.5 million euros to combat the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib announced the funding fol...
Doctor in Matthew Perry case appeals: 'I'm not a doctor but a drug dealer'
A doctor convicted of supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry is appealing his sentence, claiming he was acting as a drug dealer rather than a medical professional. He argues that his prison term is...
ANBI status for WishAmbulance Netherlands: 'Special wishes should be available to everyone'
Stichting WensenAmbulance Nederland has been granted ANBI status, providing official recognition for its charitable work in fulfilling special final wishes. This designation also applies to the organi...
Cocaine processing in EU takes place mainly in the Netherlands
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) reported in its 2024 annual report that cocaine processing within the EU is primarily centered in the Netherlands. According to the agency, 24 out of 42 dismantl...
Physically disabled Margarit Groothedde wrote a children's book with her eyes: 'It's amazing that it's in stores now'
Food waste among the Dutch falls even further
Food waste in the Netherlands has decreased to an average of 25.5 kilograms per person, down from 33.4 kilograms in 2022. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre, which has tracked household waste every thre...
Pharmacist Paul Lebbink saved a baby's life, but was then sued by Big Pharma
Saving tip! Have your Amsterdam cat microchipped for free in June
Cat owners in Amsterdam can have their pets microchipped for free throughout the month of June. The initiative aims to help lost cats be reunited with their owners more easily if they end up in an ani...
People with disabilities often hit twice by healthcare plans
New government plans in the Netherlands may lead to significantly higher healthcare costs for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Research by Nibud indicates that these additional expe...
Is exercising every day good for you? Sports physician and former pro runner explains
Sports doctor Tom Wiggers explains the potential risks of exercising every day and provides advice on how to avoid physical overload. The former professional runner discusses finding the balance betwe...
New Jason Bhugwandass report: lack of recognition and aftercare
A new report by Jason Bhugwandass states that many young people who experienced abuses in closed youth care still lack necessary recognition, aftercare, and financial support. Bhugwandass argues that ...
Cabinet introduces stricter requirements to prevent healthcare fraud
The Dutch government is introducing stricter regulations to combat healthcare fraud by preventing rogue providers from entering or staying in the market. Health Minister Mirjam Sterk is drafting legis...
RTL News anchor Antoin Peeters back on TV after discovery of benign tumor
RTL News presenter Antoin Peeters returned to television on Monday following a leave of absence due to a benign brain tumor and burnout. The anchor presented his first news broadcast since the discove...
Peel your own fruit, no flip-flops in the jungle: how to prevent tropical infections
Internist-infectiologist Els van Nood provides essential advice for travelers visiting (sub)tropical destinations to avoid contracting diseases from bacteria and viruses. Her tips include basic safety...
Oosterpark drug user bus moving to Linnaeusstraat in late June: ‘A perfect solution does not exist’
Explainer | How poorly Mette-Marit is doing: ‘She must be ready day and night’
Norwegian Crown Princess's son finds it hard to be in custody during mother's illness
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, reportedly described his imprisonment as "unbearable" while his mother is seriously ill. These comments were shared by Norwegian med...
WHO chief praises Uganda's Ebola efforts during visit
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Uganda to praise the country's efforts in containing an Ebola outbreak. While the epicenter of the virus is in the neighboring Democratic Republ...
User bus to move to other side of Oosterpark in three weeks
A mobile drug consumption room in Amsterdam will move from 's Gravesandeplein to the Linnaeusstraat on June 29 to alleviate nuisance for residents and the OLVG Oost hospital. While the bus has reduced...
Haarlem serious violence suspect to undergo psychiatric observation at Pieter Baan Center
A 33-year-old man suspected of causing serious physical injury in Haarlem may be sent to the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychiatric observation. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service requested the evaluat...
Top official: loneliness deserved more attention during the pandemic
Top official Mark Roscam Abbing stated during a parliamentary inquiry that more attention should have been given to loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbing was responsible for the long-term st...
Senior official: long-term COVID strategy was slow to start
Mark Roscam Abbing, the former official in charge of the long-term COVID-19 strategy, told a parliamentary inquiry that efforts to establish a broader social perspective were repeatedly thwarted by ri...
What does a business lunch straight from the farm taste like? The Farm Kitchen from Hoofddorp shows it daily
The Farm Kitchen, led by chef Jonathan Karpathios, provides sustainable farm-to-table lunches to over a thousand employees at the Pharos building in Hoofddorp. The facility offers a menu focused on lo...
Class action lawsuit over cervical cancer screening data breach
The Women’s Rights Collective has launched a mass claim against the laboratory Clinical Diagnostics following a data leak that compromised the medical records of hundreds of thousands of women. The ...
Tagore Park on Strandeiland open
Tagorepark has officially opened on Strandeiland in Amsterdam, featuring lush greenery and a large sports section. The new park offers residents and visitors a dedicated space for recreation and physi...
Convincing case for curfew effectiveness was missing, says Bruls
Hubert Bruls, the former chairman of the Security Council, testified to a parliamentary inquiry that a convincing argument for the effectiveness of the early 2021 curfew was missing when it was introd...
Cabinet wanted to ease restrictions too quickly during pandemic, says Bruls
Nijmegen Mayor Hubert Bruls testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet pushed to relax COVID-19 restrictions too quickly in 2020. During his hearing, he reflected on t...
Bruls: Pace of COVID measures 'unprecedentedly high' in early stages
Hubert Bruls, former chairman of the Safety Council, testified to a parliamentary inquiry committee that the pace of developing COVID-19 measures was "unprecedentedly high" at the start of the pandemi...
Warning! You are about to see a smoking influencer
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses whether social media platforms should provide warnings to young people when influencers are shown smoking. The debate focuses on the influence these online trends...