Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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.
Red Cross Hospital remains open during code red day
The Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk will remain open on Friday during the 'code red' weather emergency. The facility plans to continue its operations despite the extreme weather conditions.
Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week, Autocross, and Culinair Zwanenburg among Haarlemmermeer events cancelled due to code red; Saturday also at risk
All outdoor events in Haarlemmermeer, including the Nieuw-Vennep festival week and Culinair Zwanenburg, have been immediately cancelled due to extreme heat and a code red weather warning. Authorities ...
Oranje plays in the middle of the night: is it better to stay up or sleep for a few hours first?
Fans of the Dutch national football team are facing late-night matches during the World Cup, starting with a game against Tunisia. Sleep therapist Rianne Braal offers professional advice on whether vi...
Maaike van der Plas wonders how long her ‘honeymoon period’ as a neurologist will last
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on the early stages of her career and whether the initial excitement of her dream job will persist. She notes that colleagues frequently ask if the position st...
Schools cancel Friday classes due to heat
Multiple schools across the Netherlands, including all 51 institutions under the De Haagse Scholen foundation, will cancel classes this Friday due to extreme heat. While the schools will be closed for...
Indoor swimming pools in the Haarlem region closed Friday, outdoor pools open. All sports halls remain closed
Due to a code red heat warning in the Netherlands, all indoor swimming pools and sports halls in the Haarlem region will remain closed this Friday. Outdoor swimming pools will stay open to provide res...
Albert Heijn to stop grocery deliveries after 3 PM Friday due to heat
Albert Heijn will stop grocery deliveries after 3:00 PM this Friday due to extreme heat forecasts. The decision follows a code red warning from the KNMI, as the supermarket chain aims to protect its e...
Walibi and Drievliet amusement parks closed Friday due to code red
Amusement parks Walibi Holland and Drievliet will remain closed this Friday due to a code red heat warning issued by the KNMI. The decision was made to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, and gue...
Rijkswaterstaat: Only take to the road if necessary during extreme heat
Rijkswaterstaat advises Dutch motorists to only travel on Friday if necessary due to an extreme heatwave. With the KNMI issuing a code red warning for most of the country, those who must go on the roa...
Red Cross calls for opening of ‘cool spaces’
The Red Cross and Climate Alliance Netherlands are calling on public building owners to open cool spaces for those without cooling options during extreme heat. The request follows a code red warning i...
Water guns and rest breaks during sweltering Nieuw-Vennep Festival Week: ‘Teams want to win, but safety first’
The annual festival week in Nieuw-Vennep is continuing despite a code orange heat warning, with organizers implementing extra rest breaks and shorter event segments to ensure participant safety. Atten...
First code red for heat in part of the country on Friday
For the first time, a code red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands this Friday. The alert applies to most regions except for the northern provinces and...
First code red for heat in much of the country on Friday
A code red weather alarm for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands for the first time, effective this Friday. The warning applies to most of the country, though the province...
André receives support after addressing city council on day out for Phila Boschpark: ‘Residents rarely get outside for more than a short walk’
André, a resident of Phila Boschpark, addressed the city council to highlight the lack of recreational outings for residents with disabilities due to logistical and financial challenges. His appeal r...
Emergency services dispatched to nursing home due to heat, residents moved to cooler rooms
Emergency services responded to a nursing home in Amsterdam-Noord after indoor temperatures became dangerously high for residents during extreme heat. Firefighters assisted in moving residents to cool...
Red Cross opens donation account for aid to Venezuela
The Red Cross has opened donation account 5125 to support relief efforts following a double earthquake in Venezuela. The organization reports that thousands of people are in urgent need of food, water...
Code red in more and more Italian cities due to heat
Seventeen of Italy's twenty-seven largest cities are currently under a code red alert due to extreme heat across Europe. The high-level warning affects major cities including Rome, Milan, Turin, Venic...
Going to the beach with children in this heat? Dermatologist recommends UV-protective clothing
Dermatologist Göran van Rooijen from Spaarne Gasthuis provides safety advice for families visiting the beach during extreme heat in the Netherlands. He specifically recommends that children wear UV-p...
Lionel Richie falls ill and forced to cut short first concert of new tour
Lionel Richie had to stop his concert in Minnesota early after feeling unwell and becoming dizzy on stage during the first performance of his new tour. The cause of the singer's illness is currently u...
Employees under 45 more likely to take sick leave for mental health issues
Employees under the age of 45 are increasingly experiencing absenteeism due to psychological issues such as burnout, anxiety, and extreme fatigue. Data shows that 60 percent of this age group was abse...
How can I train my body to handle the heat? Experts recommend an athlete's approach
As temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius, experts explain how individuals can train their bodies to better tolerate extreme heat using techniques similar to those used by athletes. The...
What is the best thing to eat in the heat? ‘This combination makes for the ideal meal’
Dietician Sanne Mouha provides nutrition advice for staying cool during temperatures exceeding 30 degrees. She examines nine myths and facts regarding the best food and drink combinations to combat he...
Social Impact Team to be permanent advisor in next pandemic
The Dutch government will include a Social Impact Team (MIT) as a permanent advisor in future pandemic responses to evaluate the social consequences of measures like lockdowns. This new structure, det...
Part of Parliament remains critical of women's health plan
Several Dutch political parties have expressed criticism towards Minister Sophie Hermans' plan to improve women's health, which was detailed on Thursday. Opponents argue that the initiative lacks suff...
Telstar's first friendly cancelled due to heat; team will still train
Telstar's scheduled friendly match against Helmond Sport this Saturday has been cancelled due to extreme heat. Despite the cancellation, head coach Henk Brugge confirmed that the team will still condu...
Red Cross headquarters in Venezuela damaged by tremors
The headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross sustained critical damage following a powerful earthquake, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). While ...
Many farm animals still unprotected in the sun: fines loom
Farm animals including cows, chickens, and pigs are struggling during the current extreme heatwave, raising concerns about whether they are receiving adequate protection from the sun. Farmers who fail...
Fewer STI visits to public health centers, Soa Aids Netherlands concerned
Last year, the number of people visiting sexual health centers for STI consultations in the Netherlands decreased despite a rise in diagnoses for gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. Soa Aids Nederland expre...
Philips in court as investors demand investigation into apnea scandal: top executives present
Philips appeared before the Enterprise Chamber in Amsterdam on Thursday as shareholders and claim organizations demanded a formal investigation into the sleep apnea machine recall scandal. The legal a...