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Netherlands technological development and autonomy

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Latest: Netherlands invests over 300 million euros in medical technology

In early October, experts from the ICT Research Platform Netherlands (IPN) issued a report advocating for increased investment in computer science research, education, and talent. The IPN argued that achieving digital au

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Dutch government response to long-term infectious syndromes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans faces criticism over long COVID plans

Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans has engaged in a series of actions regarding patients suffering from long-term symptoms of infectious diseases, including Q-fever and long COVID. Initially, the cabinet issued a for

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Bedrocan bankruptcy and impact on European cannabis supply

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Latest: Bedrocan bankruptcy threatens medical cannabis supplies in Italy

Bedrocan, the sole supplier of medicinal cannabis in the Netherlands since 2003, has been formally declared bankrupt by the District Court of the Northern Netherlands. The family-owned company, operated by the Erkelens f

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Netherlands prenatal ultrasound policy changes

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Netherlands to discontinue 13-week pregnancy ultrasound after 2027

The Health Council of the Netherlands advised against the structural introduction of 13-week prenatal ultrasounds after an investigation found that the benefits of early screening did not outweigh the disadvantages. Rese

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Elderly fall injuries in the Netherlands

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Alphen aan den Rijn reports rise in serious elderly fall injuries

Data from the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek and VeiligheidNL indicate a rise in accidental falls among the elderly in the Netherlands. In 2025, over 7,800 people died due to falls, up from approximately 7,300 the pr

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Euthanasia regulation and implementation in the Netherlands

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Latest: Netherlands: One-year-old child undergoes euthanasia

Dutch authorities have confirmed the first case of euthanasia performed on a child under 12 years old following the 2024 expansion of assisted-dying laws. The case involved a child, nearly two years old at the time of de

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Netherlands pension system transition and regulatory updates

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Latest: Netherlands pension system faces demographic pressure

The Netherlands continues its transition toward a new pension system, scheduled for completion by January 1, 2028. Recent developments focus on the fiscal implications for various demographics and the necessity of managi

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