Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Day three of COVID inquiry: should elderly care have received face masks earlier?
On the third day of public COVID-19 hearings, former House Speaker Khadija Arib and senior official Ernst van Koesveld appeared before the inquiry committee. The testimony focused on the management of...
Watch: COVID-19 hearing of former House Speaker Khadija Arib
Former House Speaker Khadija Arib appeared before the parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19 for the third day of public hearings. Arib led the Dutch House of Representatives during the first pha...
Kuipers and allies want new deal on greening healthcare
Former Health Minister Ernst Kuipers and other climate advocates are calling for new government agreements to further the sustainability of the Dutch healthcare sector. They urge ministers to continue...
Dutch virologist charged in US for importing mpox virus
Dutch virologist Vincent Munster has been charged in the United States for smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is also accused of lying to federal inves...
Ouafae Karimi (50) founded a clinic for elderly people with a migrant background: ‘I want them to feel seen – not as a file, but as a human being’
'What would you rather have: spots or cancer?' beautician asked Aisha Dutrieux
Aisha Dutrieux shares an anecdote about a provocative encounter with a new skin therapist who asked whether she would prefer to have skin spots or cancer. The article reflects on the different social ...
Queen Máxima unable to play football with actor Bas Muijs due to injury
Queen Máxima was unable to participate in a football match with actor Bas Muijs during the launch of the "De Onzichtbare Blessure" program on Tuesday. The Queen declined the invitation due to an inju...
Viva! Care Group receives silver sustainability certificate: 'We are an example for the sector'
Viva! Zorggroep has been awarded a silver certificate from Milieuthermometer Zorg for its commitment to sustainability. This certification recognizes the healthcare organization's environmental effort...
Michiel van Erp’s drama about Amsterdam gay scene during AIDS crisis opens Netherlands Film Festival
KLM cancels flights to Uganda after Ebola measures
KLM has temporarily suspended its flight services to and from Entebbe, Uganda, following the implementation of international travel restrictions due to an ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Although En...
Vissenloop stunned by brazen theft of entire KWF checkpoint: ‘What would someone do with a tent covered in KWF logos in their garden?’
Organizers of the annual Vissenloop charity walk were shocked by the theft of an entire KWF stamping station in IJmuiden just before the event began. The stolen equipment included a tent branded with ...
Casualties in Israeli attack including hospital in Tyre
Israeli air strikes in the Lebanese city of Tyre on Monday killed four people and injured 127 others, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. The Jabal Amel Hospital was among the locations hit, le...
WHO reports sharp drop in suspected Ebola cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has significantly reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases from over 900 to 116. There are currently 330 confirmed infections and nearly 50 deaths attributed to ...
Shop closed after assault and illegal vapes
Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumente...
Strange but true: fish DNA helps fight wrinkles
Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck explores the use of polynucleotides, derived from fish DNA, as a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles. The article explains the mechanics and risks of the procedure as part ...
Tram derails after collision in Amsterdam-West, van driver taken to hospital
Mother of BBB leader Caroline van der Plas seriously ill, politician takes step back
BBB leader Caroline van der Plas is taking a temporary leave from her duties in the House of Representatives to care for her seriously ill mother. Her mother, Nuala van der Plas-Fitzpatrick, is a form...
Jeroen is ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 in Haarlem: 'A huge honor'
Jeroen, a 40-year-old from Haarlem, has been named an ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 for people with intellectual disabilities. He accepted the role after being invited by the director of th...
Controversial documentary about young drug users released: 'Starting a real conversation'
The controversial documentary series "Nachtkinderen" has been released on Videoland following criticism and a delayed premiere. The production follows young people between the ages of 15 and 25 to exp...
Amsterdam helps residents keep their homes cool
The city of Amsterdam is allocating €50,000 to help residents implement energy-saving heat mitigation measures. The funds are intended for items such as shade cloths and fans to help keep homes cool...
Drug dosages can often be much lower, Radboudumc study shows: could save a lot of money
Research from Radboudumc indicates that patients with severe psoriasis can often safely and significantly reduce their medication dosage without compromising treatment. The study suggests that many pa...
NOC*NSF silent on Van den Hoogenband departure over sports funding concerns
The Dutch sports organization NOC*NSF expressed concerns about a lack of funding for sports during a press briefing on Monday at Papendal. Despite the financial discussion, officials refused to commen...
Car ends up on its side in Haarlem, driver taken to hospital
A car overturned in a single-vehicle accident on the Langebrug in Haarlem on Monday evening. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Record proceeds for KWF after successful Vissenloop and VissenRun
The Vissenloop and VissenRun events raised a record-breaking 150,000 euros for the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) this past weekend. A total of 2,734 participants took part in the walking and running edit...
More municipalities have local heat plans, majority still do not
The number of Dutch municipalities with or developing a local heat plan has increased from 90 to 128 over the past year, according to the Red Cross and the Climate Alliance. While this is seen as a po...
Man who stalked his ex: I wasn't myself. This was a different E. in a manic episode
A man appeared in court for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Leiden throughout several months in 2025, including placing GPS trackers on her car and sending threatening messages to her family and friends...
New name for merged Bloemendaal and Heemstede welfare organizations: 'Says in one word what we stand for'
The welfare organizations WIJ Heemstede and Welzijn Bloemendaal have officially merged and rebranded under the new name 'Sterk Bloemendaal Heemstede.' The organization introduced a new logo and visual...
What is heat power? New weather metric determines if it's too hot to work or exercise
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is introducing a new metric called 'hittekracht' in its weather app this Tuesday. This hourly indicator is designed to help users determine when t...
Emergency departments to receive partially fixed budget of 4.6 million from 2027
Starting in 2027, emergency departments will receive a partial fixed budget of approximately 4.6 million euros to supplement current patient-based funding. This shift in the Dutch healthcare system ai...
IJmuiden man allegedly threatened ex-partner, mental health workers and lawyer: 'I thought my child was kidnapped'
A 42-year-old man from IJmuiden appeared in an Alkmaar court for allegedly threatening his ex-partner, a lawyer, and mental health workers. He defended his behavior by claiming he believed his child h...