healthcare

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A worker is not feeling well.
PoliticsBusiness
Burnout-related absenteeism rises, straining tight Dutch labor market
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Gurneys in a hospital corridor
HealthTechInnovation
Dutch gov't urged to critically examine whether AI can really solve healthcare problems
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A GP's workspace - a stethoscope on a desk with a laptop and notebooks
HealthTechInnovation
Health insurer financially pressuring doctors to use unreliable triage apps, GP's say
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European union flag in front of building
Politics
NL facing EU fine for missing deadline to protect vital sectors against hybrid threats
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Shadows of two children and an adult holding hands
Health
Many children need protection because parents couldn't get help: child protection worker
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Male doctor with stethoscope
Health
Popular house doctor tool is unlicensed, uses unclear sources to provide medical advice
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A man using his laptop and mobile phone to perform cybercrime activities.
HealthCrimePolitics
Expect more big hacks, Justice Min. says as ChipSoft confirms leak of patient data
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Gurneys in a hospital corridor
HealthCrime
Ransomware attack on company that manages Dutch hospitals' patient files
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Nurses in a hospital storage room
Business
Care sector still uses contested prior learning certificates despite fraud warnings
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Pills
Health
Organization surprised by criticism of online platform for abortion pill
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Woman working on a laptop
Health
Abortion pill now available online in Netherlands
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Health insurance
HealthPolitics
Higher healthcare deductible will lead to lower health insurance premiums: CPB
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Male doctor with stethoscope
Health
Over half of Dutch out-patient clinics have long waiting lists
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King Willem-Alexander with the Ministers of the Jetten I Cabinet on the stairs of Huis ten Bosch palace after swearing in the new Cabinet, 23 February 2026
Politics
New government's promises hard to keep, could increase inequality, SCP warns
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Tired woman working from home
Politics
People over 55 hit hardest by new Cabinet’s budget cuts
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Professional psychotherapist working with patient in office
Health
Mental healthcare waiting lists top 101,000 people; Half waiting longer than 14 weeks
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Sick at home
Health
Flu cases reach epidemic levels as infections continue to rise
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Male doctor with stethoscope
HealthCrime
Health Inspectorate warns of severe underreporting of sexual misconduct in hospitals
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A mother and newborn baby, wrapped in a striped hospital gown
Health
Two-thirds of maternity nurses feel families need more care than they can provide
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A stressed doctor
Health
Increasing number of young women unable to work due to mental health problems
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A woman walks by two homes for sale on the Javastraat in Amsterdam-Oost in July 2023.
Politics
Housing, healthcare dethroned asylum as Dutch voters' main concern since last election
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Healthcare workers
HealthCrime
Nurse banned from practicing after sex with psychiatric patient
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Justice Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz defends debates the issue of legalizing hard drugs in the Netherlands in the Tweede Kamer. 8 February 2024
Politics
VVD attacked in election debate; Accused of being far-right, out of touch, & antisocial
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The flags of China and the Netherlands
PoliticsBusiness
Netherlands dependent on China for eight critical materials