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Sterk: frustration over inability to prevent nursing home closures

Minister of Long-Term Care Mirjam Sterk expressed frustration over the lack of a solution for children with multiple disabilities currently receiving care at ExpertCare nursing villas. Members of the ...

Spaarne Gasthuis has yet to decide between Hoofddorp or Haarlem, 2028 target will not be met

Spaarne Gasthuis has yet to decide whether to concentrate acute and clinical care in Hoofddorp or Haarlem-Zuid. Due to the need for further research, the project has been delayed and will not be compl...

Hantavirus outbreak officially over according to WHO

The World Health Organization has officially declared the hantavirus outbreak over following the absence of new cases since late May. All quarantined individuals have completed their isolation period ...

Study: more euthanasia reports due to changing society

Research from Radboudumc, UMC Utrecht, and Amsterdam UMC indicates that the rise in euthanasia requests is driven by shifting societal views on death. Additional factors contributing to this trend inc...

More people died than expected during heatwave

During last week's extreme heatwave, over 3,500 people died in the Netherlands. Data from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) indicates that this mortality figure is hi...

Minor on moped seriously injured after collision with car

A minor riding a moped was seriously injured yesterday afternoon after colliding with a car on the Mr. Jan Gerritszlaan in Haarlem. Local police are investigating the incident to determine the cause a...

Health Council deems aircraft emissions carcinogenic

The Health Council of the Netherlands has officially classified emissions from aircraft engines as carcinogenic. This assessment aims to improve occupational health protections for ground staff at air...

Woman (72) suffered severe brain injury after drunk man fell onto bike path: ‘My life has changed drastically’

Maasstad Hospital outage largely resolved

Maasstad Hospital in Rotterdam has resolved a significant portion of the ICT outage that began on Wednesday morning. Although systems are recovering, the hospital reported on Thursday that some functi...

Sick elm? There is no time to lose. Uitgeest begins felling immediately

The municipality of Uitgeest is taking immediate action to remove elm trees infected with Dutch elm disease. This measure is being implemented to stop the rapid spread of the fungal infection and ensu...

When living at home is no longer possible due to dementia: heartfelt care in the heart of De Pijp

Number of Ebola cases in Congo rises to over 1,400

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,406. According to the Congolese government, there have been 438 deaths related to the outbreak so far.

PFAS found in all breast milk samples tested, but study offers a glimmer of hope

Recent research by the RIVM and the Voedingscentrum has confirmed the presence of PFAS in all samples of breast milk tested in the Netherlands. Despite these findings, health experts advise mothers to...

Minister Sterk finds funds to reverse long-term care cuts

Minister of Long-Term Care Mirjam Sterk has secured funding to reverse proposed budget cuts in the long-term care sector. By reallocating resources more precisely, the sector will be able to maintain ...

Grapperhaus wipes away tears, Van Dissel does something rare: this was day 15 of the corona hearings

Former Justice Minister Ferd Grapperhaus testified during the ongoing parliamentary corona hearings, stating that he would still support the implementation of a curfew despite his earlier reservations...

Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover suffering from dementia

Actor Danny Glover revealed in an interview with the program Today that he was diagnosed with a form of dementia in 2022. The 79-year-old Lethal Weapon star decided to share his health struggle public...

Vaccinations: 7 percent of all babies in Haarlem never vaccinated

Data from the RIVM reveals that 7 percent of infants in Haarlem have not received any vaccinations from the national program. This figure marks the second consecutive year of an increase in the number...

Experts want clearer health agreements regarding state aid for Tata Steel

Experts are urging the Dutch government to establish clear health targets before providing billions in state aid to Tata Steel. They argue that the current agreements lack guarantees that the financia...

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized for heart failure

Convicted former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized since mid-June due to heart failure. Weinstein, who has suffered from various health issues for some time, is currently receiving ...

PFAS in breast milk: the safety limits and what they mean for your baby

Research has detected PFAS in all samples of breast milk collected from women in the Netherlands. The findings raise questions about safety limits and the potential health implications for infants rec...

Hospitals: appointments will go ahead, but travel carefully

Hospitals across the Netherlands have announced that medical services and most scheduled appointments will continue this Friday. Despite a code red weather warning for extreme heat, patients are encou...

Schools in Velsen under Atlant board to follow heat schedule Friday: 'It's warmer at school, but at the children's homes too'

Schools under the Atlant school board in Velsen will remain open on Friday but will follow a shortened "tropical schedule" from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM due to high temperatures. The board decided to keep ...

No weddings in Haarlem's Gravenzaal: Heat spoils the ‘most beautiful day of your life’

Due to extreme heat, the municipality of Haarlem has cancelled all wedding ceremonies scheduled for Friday in the Gravenzaal following advice from the RIVM. The city will provide alternative locations...

Uitgeest recycling center to remain closed Friday and Saturday due to heat

The recycling center and waste collection services in Uitgeest will be suspended this Friday and Saturday due to extreme heat and a code red warning. These measures have been implemented to ensure saf...

RDW inspection stations closed Friday due to heat

All RDW inspection stations and the Lelystad test center will be closed this Friday due to high temperatures. The agency stated that individuals with existing appointments will be contacted to resched...

It is currently unsafe to swim at these locations in the Haarlem region

Several swimming locations in the Haarlem region have been issued a negative swimming advice despite the hot weather. The report provides a list of these unsafe spots to help residents find safe place...

Collision involving learner car at Javaplein, traffic diverted

Two cars, including a driving school vehicle, collided at the Javaplein intersection in Amsterdam East around 7:30 PM, resulting in minor injuries for three people. The accident caused temporary traff...

Mist cannons and sponges: heat measures at festivals and concerts

Event organizers are using mist cannons and sponges to protect festival and concert attendees from extreme temperatures this week. These cooling measures are being implemented to make the summer heat ...

Code red due to extreme heat: what are your rights as an employee?

The Dutch meteorological institute KNMI has issued a code red warning due to extreme heat, raising questions about employee rights during such conditions. The article examines whether workers, includi...

Match-worn Netherlands shirts against Sweden auctioned for 50,618 euros

An auction of match-worn jerseys from the Dutch national football team's World Cup game against Sweden raised 50,618 euros. The majority of the proceeds will be donated to the Princess Máxima Fund.