Public health and care system updates: hospitals, GPs, outbreaks, insurance, access.
Nov 3, 2025
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3 min read
Enterococci bacteria found in reservoir calls for strict safety measures, coffee machines offline and residents are urged to boil water as testing continues.
Health
Environment
Breaking
Oct 31, 2025
Netherlands is preparing hospitals and military medical systems for potential wartime casualties as European security concerns grow.
Oct 14, 2025
About 3.33 million adults, especially many aged 18–25, haven’t recorded a choice under the 2020 opt-out law and are registered as “no objection” to donation.
Legal
Sep 11, 2025
2 min read
The city backs Amsterdam’s call and UMCG says it is ready to help, but care can start only if the cabinet authorises medical evacuations and visas.
Sep 4, 2025
5 min read
How to register with a huisarts (GP), what to expect at appointments, after-hours care, and what to do if practices are full.
Guides
Jul 30, 2025
Over 60% of city residents exceed recommended alcohol limits, placing Groningen among the top three provinces for unhealthy consumption.
Jul 15, 2025
With nearly 200,000 residents lacking a general practitioner (GP) and thousands more struggling for access, health officials warn of growing risks and call for immediate action.
Jun 24, 2025
Health warnings issued across Groningen as flatworm larvae cause irritation in popular swimming areas.
Jun 17, 2025
Despite national efforts to reduce smoking, Groningen continues to report some of the highest rates in the country, with a notable increase in vaping and drug use among young adults.
May 26, 2025
New Groningen-based database combines data from over 108,000 women to improve long-term understanding of women’s physical, mental, and reproductive health.
Community
May 19, 2025
4 min read
Long waiting times, digital barriers, and rising costs make care less accessible—especially for vulnerable residents.
