Health Care
No need to despair if you've got a particular food allergy. You may be able to find what you need in The Hague.
Last modified: 29 December 2010
The Hague’s Public Health Department (GGD) often issues a health advisory in the summer months when caterpillars on the beach shed toxic hairs.
Last modified: 24 April 2012
Dutch health care is one of the best in the world. Regular check-ups for babies and children are provided by the state and there is an insurance plan for everyone.
Last modified: 4 January 2010 - Overview
The practice of female circumcision is considered mutilation in the Netherlands and is punishable as a criminal offence under Dutch law.
Last modified: 7 July 2011
The Hague’s Public Health Department (GGD) works to ensure the health of all residents of The Hague. The GGD Den Haag falls under the municipality's Department of Education, Culture & Well-Being. The GGD is where you go to ge ...
Last modified: 2 April 2012
Everyone living in the Netherlands must be able to show proof of health insurance coverage.
Last modified: 15 October 2009
At present the website’s online forms themselves are available only in Dutch. Below you will find a selection from the catalogue of The Hague’s online health products and services for residents.
Last modified: 21 June 2011
Thuiszorg (Home Care) offers assistance with housekeeping when you are not capable of doing this yourself, through illness or another reason. Many employees who provide home care speak another language in addition to Dutch.
Last modified: 15 October 2009
If you don’t speak Dutch well, there may be some cause for misunderstanding between you and the medical practitioner you’re consulting.
Last modified: 29 December 2010
When do you go to the pharmacy or apotheek?
Last modified: 15 October 2009