Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Abdelkader Benali: ‘That parasite had started growing in my stomach’
Writer and marathon runner Abdelkader Benali discussed his recovery from a long-term meniscus injury in an interview with Mezza magazine. After years of being unable to run, he expressed a renewed des...
Red Cross reports death of three volunteers, likely Ebola
The International Red Cross has reported the deaths of three Congolese volunteers who likely died from Ebola. The news was shared on social media by the organization's Dutch branch.
New residential care complex at Duin en Bosch estate in Castricum: 'Peeling potatoes and making the bed; self-reliance is encouraged'
A new residential care complex featuring 28 rental apartments is being constructed on the Duin en Bosch estate in Castricum. The facility is designed for elderly individuals with dementia or intensive...
More than 500 children die from measles in Bangladesh
A measles epidemic in Bangladesh has resulted in the deaths of more than 500 children. This outbreak is considered one of the deadliest the country has experienced in decades.
Family caregivers under constant pressure: 'It shouldn't become your whole identity'
An increasing number of caregivers are struggling to balance their responsibilities with work and family life, leaving little time for personal needs. Participants in a news discussion emphasize the i...
Video | Marieke Elsinga in a cast after filming: 'Severely twisted my foot'
Large fire at waste processing plant in Western Port area, smoke visible from afar
A large fire broke out at a waste processing facility in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday afternoon. Thick black smoke is visible across the city, leading emergency services to advise resi...
Pope visits toxic waste dump in Southern Italy
Pope Leo visited the region around Naples in Southern Italy to address the long-term illegal dumping of toxic waste. He condemned the environmental and social damage caused by a combination of crimina...
Uganda reports new Ebola cases
Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to five. Health officials continue to monitor the situation as the outbreak develops.
Shot putter Ruben and gymnast Dunja to focus on enjoying the Special Olympics
Nearly 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete in the Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem this June. Local participants Ruben Hussaarts and Dunja Radevic emphasize that while...
Urgenda founder and director Marjan Minnesma dies
Marjan Minnesma, the founder and director of the Dutch climate organization Urgenda, has passed away at the age of 59. The organization announced her death on its website, honoring her as the driving ...
Harry Styles fans warned about heat: "Wear light clothing"
Fans attending Harry Styles' concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam are being warned to take precautions against high temperatures while waiting outside. Organizers recommend wearing light cl...
Events set up extra water and sunscreen stations due to heat
Organizers of events during the Pentecost weekend are setting up extra water and sunscreen stations in response to high temperature forecasts. Attendees are encouraged to stay hydrated and wear protec...
80 percent of women wear the wrong bra size: how to choose the right one
Approximately 80 percent of women wear the incorrect bra size, making the purchase of new lingerie or swimwear a difficult task. Experts highlight that Dutch women buy an average of 1.5 bras annually,...
Include meningococcal vaccine in vaccination program, pediatricians say
Dutch pediatricians are advocating for the meningococcal B vaccine to be included in the national vaccination program for infants following recent outbreaks in the United Kingdom. Currently, the Nethe...
Jiska: My tattoos help me maintain lightness in daily life despite my disability
Jiska Ogier, a 31-year-old from Leiden, uses tattoos to express her sarcastic humor and help others navigate her disability. The body art serves as a way for her to maintain a sense of lightness in he...
Dana: For me, the tattoo is a daily symbol of survival, strength and finding beauty in scars
41-year-old Dana Nieuwland from Alphen aan den Rijn received a tattoo on her chest following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. The artwork, featuring a lily of the valley and a gladiolus, serves as a...
Taking a dip? Negative swimming advice for this location in Haarlem
Authorities have issued a negative swimming advice for a specific location in Haarlem due to concerns over water quality and safety. The warning was released by Rijkswaterstaat and regional water boar...
Sky-high costs and unnecessarily long waiting lists in Haarlem youth care, but municipalities fail to intervene. 'Very strange'
Youth in the Haarlem and IJmond regions face significantly longer wait times for mental health services compared to neighboring areas due to restrictive administrative regulations. These rules prevent...
Qmusic host Marieke Elsinga breaks foot in drone accident
Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga broke several metatarsal bones in her foot during the filming of a defense challenge. The radio host sustained the injury while attempting to take cover from a drone.
Maurice de Hond invited, but not the leader of elderly care: ‘It hurts that we are once again not being heard’
The invitation policy of the Dutch COVID-19 commission has drawn criticism for failing to include the former chairwoman of the association for geriatric specialists. She expressed disappointment that ...
US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, is resigning from her position according to reports. The decision follows her husband's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.
After twenty years, ‘impaled man from Haarlem’ looks back: ‘Enjoy the moment’
Ed Amelung from Haarlem is reflecting on surviving a freak accident twenty years ago where he was impaled by a thick iron bar during a company outing in Loon op Zand. Now 61, Amelung shares his story ...
Record high STIs in Europe: Sharp rise in gonorrhea and syphilis cases
Sexually transmitted infections in Europe have reached record highs, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The latest data indicates a particularly sharp increase in cas...
Tata tests installation for chromium-6 emissions: ‘We don’t know if residents and employees were exposed to elevated concentrations in the past’
Tata Steel has resumed trial operations at its Direct Sheet Plant after it was shut down in April for exceeding chromium-6 emission limits. The IJmond Health Expert Group is advocating for the continu...
Man attacks father with knife during argument in North: six months in prison
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to six months in prison for attacking his father with a knife during an argument in Amsterdam-Noord. The court took the defendant's intellectual disability and add...
5 percent of people sweat excessively: this helps according to a dermatologist
About five percent of the population experiences excessive sweating, a condition that becomes particularly challenging during the first tropical days of the year. Dermatologist Mandy Prins explains wh...
Radboudumc admits patient with possible Ebola infection
The Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen has admitted a patient suspected of having an Ebola infection. While the suspicion is currently low, the patient is being treated in a specialized iso...
WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus infection in the Netherlands. This notification follows a previous instance of the virus being detected in the country...
WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus in the Netherlands involving a crew member from the cruise ship Hondius. The patient was repatriated from Tenerife and...