Health

Healthcare professionals are increasingly declining extra shifts as high fuel prices make commuting financially unviable. The professional body NU'91 has warned that current travel reimbursements are failing to cover costs, effectively forcing staff to pay to work. To combat rising stress and frustration among workers, the organisation is calling for mileage rates to be aligned with petrol prices and for smarter scheduling to reduce unnecessary travel.

A majority of young people who have recently vaped are still using banned flavoured vapes, according to new figures from the Trimbos Institute. The...

Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) expects more sunshine in the coming days. So, UV radiation levels can already reach level 3. Since skin is not yet used to the sun after the winter months, it can burn quickly, according to experts.

Recent research reveals that over a third of Dutch children were infected with whooping cough following the lifting of pandemic restrictions. While vaccines continue to prevent severe illness, health officials are now calling for closer monitoring as immunity levels fluctuate.

The RIVM is calling on people to stay alert for tick bites during Tick Awareness Week. Reports on Tekenradar.nl have increased, raising the risk of Lyme disease. Health services advise thorough checks after time in nature or even in the garden.

Early record-breaking pollen concentrations have led to a difficult start for hay fever sufferers this year. Experts warn that birch pollen is expected to peak soon, making it essential for many to start medication early. These simple lifestyle changes and precautions may help reduce the severity of seasonal symptoms.

A 20-year-old man from The Hague has been sentenced to prison and mandatory psychiatric care for the online abuse of dozens of children. Following his sentence, he will undergo intensive supervision to prevent future offences.

ising fuel and parking costs are making healthcare visits increasingly expensive for Dutch patients. The Patients’ Federation says many appointments could be handled digitally and urges healthcare providers to offer online consultations more proactively.