Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
With the Care and Housing Nuisance team: "I would also prefer a clean house, but I can't manage it anymore"
The Amsterdam Care and Housing Nuisance team manages nearly 10,000 annual reports of residents causing disturbances due to mental illness, addiction, or neglect. Nurse Jeffrey Schurink and his colleag...
Free litter pickers, screenings and vaccinations: D66 wants all Dutch citizens to reach the age of 90
D66 parliamentary leader Jan Paternotte has proposed a national goal for all Dutch citizens to be able to live to a healthy age of 90 by 2040. To achieve this, he suggests implementing a health screen...
Art Rooijakkers: ‘The fear that my vocal cords will fail again remains’
In an interview with the magazine Mezza, presenter Art Rooijakkers discusses his ongoing concerns regarding his vocal cords. He also shares personal reflections on his lifestyle, including his appreci...
Comedian Daniël Arends suffers heart attack: 'Doing well under the circumstances'
Comedian Daniël Arends has suffered a heart attack and is taking an extended break from performing to focus on his health. He intends to return to the stage in February 2027, with only one performanc...
Zeeman baby rompers may be dangerous due to loose buttons
Zeeman has recalled specific baby rompers sold from June to August 2026 due to buttons that can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants. Consumers are advised to stop using the garments immediatel...
Minister Hermans issues urgent advice on West Nile virus: Sleep under a mosquito net
Health Minister Sophie Hermans is urging people to sleep under mosquito nets to protect against the West Nile virus following a rise in cases and three deaths. She advised that while the risk of being...
Public Prosecution Service seizes properties of two OLVG cardiologists suspected of corruption
The Dutch Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) is investigating multiple cardiologists for corruption, including two doctors from the OLVG hospital. The specialists are suspected of fa...
How to achieve successful co-parenting: ‘I understand that you miss Daddy’
Ahead of Divorce Day, Norwegian family therapist Hedvig Montgomery provides guidance on achieving successful co-parenting following a divorce. The article addresses the growing trend of co-parenting a...
FIOD searches premises of medical specialists: cardiologists suspected of deals with suppliers
The FIOD has searched several properties in Gelderland and Noord-Holland belonging to cardiologists suspected of corruption. These specialists are accused of taking kickbacks from medical suppliers in...
Our reporter followed the corona hearings and draws four alternative conclusions on the final day
Following 150 hours of testimony, reporter Niels Klaassen reflects on the parliamentary inquiry into the Dutch government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearings highlight the immense pressu...
André Hazes cancels all scheduled performances due to vocal problems
Dutch singer André Hazes has canceled his upcoming performances to avoid permanent vocal damage after being advised to rest his voice. This decision follows a previous two-month break announced in Au...
Large-scale European fraud with slaughter and sport horses, NVWA conducts raids
Authorities across four European countries, including the Netherlands, have launched a crackdown on a major fraud network involving the illegal slaughter of sport horses. The operation involved 24 rai...
Amsterdam GP Marianne Christine Dekeukeleire (1965-2026) was deeply dedicated to her patients: Her mobile number was right on her business card
Amsterdam general practitioner Marianne Dekeukeleire has passed away at the age of 60, remembered by her community for her extraordinary dedication to her patients. She was known for being highly acce...
Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after feeling unwell
Former Danish Queen Margrethe has been released from the hospital after being treated for a hip injury and dehydration. Her recent health issues prevented her from attending the funeral of King Harald...
Four people received euthanasia for long COVID last year
Four individuals in the Netherlands underwent euthanasia in 2025 citing long COVID as their primary medical reason. This number represents a change from 2024, when no euthanasia cases listed post-COVI...
Cyclist injured in collision with truck on Ookmeerweg
A cyclist was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries after colliding with a truck on the Ookmeerweg in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district this afternoon. Emergency responders, including a trauma...
Nearly half of women drink alcohol just before pregnancy, one in eight still smoke or vape
Recent data from the Trimbos-instituut reveals that nearly half of women consume alcohol and over 12 percent smoke or vape in the weeks leading up to pregnancy. While traditional cigarette use is decl...
With Millefeuille, Lise Delabie has written a vulnerable and important book about the grief following a miscarriage
Lise Delabie's novel Millefeuille provides an intimate and vulnerable look at the experience of grieving a miscarriage. Through the integration of an essay on artist Yayoi Kusama, the author explores ...
Billy Joel underwent brain surgery after neurological condition: 'I'm still here'
Billy Joel underwent brain surgery to install a shunt after a neurological condition negatively affected his memory and balance. The singer cancelled his recent tour dates on medical advice, as perfor...
The bodies lie frozen stiff, waiting for the day they might be brought back to life
Ewout Genemans explores extreme life-extension practices, including cryogenics at the Alcor facility in the United States and biohacking techniques like strict dietary regimens. The documentary highli...
Mental healthcare sector calls on Halsema: Adjust funding to better support homeless people with addictions
The Dutch mental healthcare association is urging the national government to reform current funding and care structures to better support homeless individuals with complex addiction and psychiatric is...
Province destroys fewer yellow-legged hornet nests, beekeeper fears consequences
The province of Noord-Holland has stopped removing all yellow-legged hornet nests, opting only to clear those considered dangerous to the public or protected nature areas. Local beekeepers warn that t...
Kristian (15) can barely use Haarlem playgrounds due to his disability
Fifteen-year-old Kristian, who lives with severe disabilities, is unable to use most playgrounds in Haarlem due to a lack of suitable equipment. His mother is advocating for greater accessibility so t...
Boil water advisory lifted for part of North, tap water safe to use again
Waternet has lifted a boil water advisory for residents of six streets in Amsterdam-Noord following successful safety tests. The utility company confirmed that the tap water is safe to drink and recom...
Sewage leak in Landelijk Noord was massive: nearly fifteen Olympic swimming pools worth of waste leaked into nature
Waternet has confirmed that a massive sewage leak on August 30 released 36,000 cubic meters of waste into Landelijk Noord, enough to fill nearly fifteen Olympic swimming pools. Local residents and far...
Edsilia Rombley cancels performances after appendicitis surgery
Dutch singer Edsilia Rombley has canceled her upcoming performances after undergoing successful surgery for appendicitis. She remains positive about her recovery and plans to continue with her career,...
Flowerbikeman returns to Florida after 20 years in Amsterdam: "Sad, ashamed and failed"
Warren Gregory, known as the Flowerbikeman, is leaving the Netherlands after twenty years to return to Florida following issues with his residence status. The artist, who became a well-known figure fo...
Negative swimming advisory for Amstel river and Amsterdam canals until Saturday morning September 12
A negative swimming advisory has been issued for the Amstel river and the Amsterdam canals until the morning of September 12. This measure was taken after heavy rainfall on the night of September 8 ca...
Marc Overmars steps down at Antwerp due to health: My energy is completely gone
Marc Overmars has stepped down as technical director of Royal Antwerp FC due to critical health issues and severe exhaustion. The former Ajax director, who suffered a heart attack in 2022, stated that...
'ICU boss' and minister: Ernst Kuipers gives explanation to the corona committee
Former Health Minister Ernst Kuipers testified to a parliamentary committee that the Dutch healthcare system never reached a 'code black' state during the COVID-19 pandemic. He reflected on the challe...