Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Investigation into unsafe work culture at UWV training placements
The Registration Committee of Medical Specialists (RGS) has launched an investigation into the work culture at several UWV training locations. This decision follows reports of an unsafe working enviro...
Eddy Zoëy could barely speak to his girlfriend and children for months due to illness
Dutch presenter and musician Eddy Zoëy was unable to speak with his partner and children for six months while suffering from Eagle Syndrome. He underwent two surgeries on his neck and was required to...
Doctors train with special forces to stay calm in stressful situations: ‘Want more control’
Dutch healthcare professionals are participating in training programs based on military special forces principles to better manage high workloads and workplace stress. The initiative aims to provide d...
Amsterdam UWV trainee doctors sound the alarm: ‘We have colleagues in tears’
Car fire on Leeghwaterweg in Velsen-Noord, man taken to hospital
A car was destroyed by fire on Leeghwaterweg in Velsen-Noord during the night from Thursday to Friday. The vehicle's owner was transported to the hospital for treatment after inhaling smoke.
Jade Kops has now completely lost her speech: 'Palliative sedation has been mentioned'
Dutch influencer Jade Kops announced on social media that she has completely lost her ability to speak due to worsening health issues. The update follows previous struggles with communication, with th...
Why children should be bored more often: ‘Good for resilience’
As the May holiday approaches, the article highlights the importance of allowing children to experience boredom to help build their resilience and creativity. While many families travel for new stimul...
Hacked software supplier in negotiations with cybercriminals
Healthcare software provider ChipSoft is negotiating with cybercriminals after a data breach resulted in the theft of patient medical records. The breach has affected several Dutch healthcare institut...
Maaike van der Plas is deathly afraid of spiders, but as a neurologist she has a cabinet full of them
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas recounts starting her first professional role in October 2025, where she prioritized workplace integration by forgoing initial vacation time. Despite her severe fear of...
Ambulance arrived nearly three hours late for man (31) with heart attack: GP delay caused extra damage
A 31-year-old man from Maasgouw suffered permanent heart damage after a general practitioner failed to respond promptly to his symptoms, delaying treatment by nearly three hours. The court in Roermond...
Restaurant reopens after rat infestation, but owner puts business up for sale: Done with this place
A restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam has reopened after being shut down by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) due to a rat infestation. Despite the reopening, the owner has...
US federal government eases marijuana policy
The U.S. Department of Justice has reclassified marijuana from a Class I to a Class III drug, easing federal restrictions on the substance. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the change will ma...
Health Minister Hermans defends one hamburger a week: ‘People can choose for themselves whether to buy an apple or a banana’
Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans defended the updated 'Schijf van Vijf' nutritional guidelines against criticism from right-wing political parties who argue the advice prioritizes climate goals ov...
IJmond youth feud: First convict released with ankle monitor
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with six months suspended, for the attempted manslaughter and public assault of a teenager from Haarlem during a violent youth feud. Havi...
Iran war leads to even more expensive condoms in China, residents want to hoard
The conflict in Iran has caused condom prices to rise in China due to raw material shortages, according to manufacturer Karex. This price hike follows previous increases aimed at boosting population g...
Single pill significantly reduces risk of new stroke after brain hemorrhage, study shows
A major international study involving Radboudumc in Nijmegen has found that a specific pill can significantly reduce the risk of a subsequent stroke following a brain hemorrhage. This discovery provid...
In the hospital, Will and Hugo decided to change course: from the office to music studios
After experiencing life-threatening health scares, friends Hugo and Will quit their office jobs to build fifteen affordable music studios in Amsterdam's Amstelkwartier. The project aims to address the...
Strait of Hormuz closure hits consumers in the bedroom: condom prices to rise sharply
The CEO of Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has warned that prices could rise by up to 30 percent due to conflict in the Middle East and potential shipping disruptions. This increase is...
Suspect arrested in sexual offense case at Loenen care facility
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual offense that occurred at a care facility in Loenen. The arrest, which took place in early March, was confirmed by the Public Prosecution Serv...
Fewer drug labs for first time in 5 years, waste dumpings halved
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents ...
Employees on sick leave need more time to recover
Sickness absence in the Netherlands decreased to 5 percent in March, down from 5.4 percent in February. However, the overall quarterly absence rate remains steady because employees who fall ill are ta...
Domestic violence reports to Veilig Thuis rise again
Veilig Thuis and the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) reported a rise in domestic violence and child abuse cases in the Netherlands, with 136,000 reports filed last year. This marks an increase fro...
Singing together helps people forget dementia for a moment, says opera singer Maartje
Opera singer Maartje de Lint organizes monthly singing circles at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam for individuals with brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The initiative aims to st...
Haroon Ali sees ‘looksmaxxers’ crying out for help: ‘They inflict great harm on their bodies to numb inner pain’
Columnist Haroon Ali discusses the "looksmaxxing" trend, where young men use extreme and often harmful methods to achieve physical perfection. He highlights that while these individuals are often mock...
Unfortunate goalkeeper Nick Olij from Haarlem finally set to make Eredivisie debut for PSV
Nick Olij is set to make his debut for PSV in the Eredivisie after a season of setbacks, including injuries and losing the starting spot to Matej Kovar. The 30-year-old goalkeeper, who is originally f...
Future of drug user bus near Oosterpark uncertain as permit expires in two months
Pedestrian injured in collision with bus on Marnixstraat; intersection was already a designated ‘blackspot’
Inspectorate imposes penalty on Tata Steel over hazardous steel slag
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) has imposed a penalty on Tata Steel for failing to classify a specific type of steel slag as hazardous waste. The steel manufacturer must now upd...
Inspections: mental health care for asylum seekers inadequate
The Dutch Justice and Security and Healthcare and Youth inspectorates have concluded that organizations providing mental health care and safety to asylum seekers are failing to cooperate effectively. ...
Tata Steel tests plant after excessive chromium-6 emissions
Tata Steel is conducting trial runs at its Direct Sheet Plant in IJmuiden this week to measure emissions following an earlier shutdown. The facility was closed after internal tests revealed that chrom...