In 2025, around 40 per cent of the kilos of products sold in supermarkets were in line with the Wheel of Five. PLUS and Jumbo scored approximately 38 per cent, with Albert Heijn and Aldi scoring 40 per cent and Lidl 45 per cent. This was revealed by an initial survey carried out by RIVM, Netherlands Nutrition Centre and Wageningen University & Research (WUR

After consulting the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), RIVM has decided to activate the National Heatwave Plan throughout the Netherlands as of 18 June 2026. The reason for activating this plan is to let informal carers and care professionals know that a heatwave is coming.

On Friday 26 June, air quality may reach the “poor” level along the coast of Zeeland, Zuid-Holland and Noord-Holland. On Saturday 27 June, there is a chance of smog due to ozone in a band across the central part of the Netherlands and in Noord-Holland. This could cause discomfort for people who are sensitive to smog. RIVM advises them to stay indoors and limit strenuous physical activity.

In 2025, fewer people were tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at a Sexual Health Center (SHC) than in 2024. SHCs offer free testing to people who have a higher risk of STIs and who experience barriers to visiting a GP. With a total of 146,982 consultations, this represents a decrease of 8 percent compared to the previous year.

On Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June, air quality in the central and southern parts of the Netherlands is expected to be “poor” due to smog from ozone. On Wednesday, the chance of smog from ozone is highest in parts of Flevoland, Utrecht and in the central and western parts of North Brabant. On Thursday, smog from ozone is expected south of the line Leiden–Amersfoort–Apeldoorn.

Children born and raised in complex vulnerable situations use much more medical care during their first six years of life, while health expenditure for these children is also higher. These figures were revealed in a study by the RIVM.

Once every two years, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) assesses the health impacts of the plans under the Clean Air Agreement (Schone Lucht Akkoord, SLA). According to the third progress assessment, health gains from cleaner air in 2030 will be greater than predicted two years previously.

The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has issued a warning for high levels of ozone in the Netherlands on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. The highest concentrations appear to be occurring in a band from Leiden towards Hilversum, Utrecht and Flevoland, reaching as far as Zwolle. Air quality in and near this band may be ‘poor’ due to smog from ozone.

An RIVM questionnaire survey shows that most Dutch people know that animals can transmit infectious diseases. However, people are unfamiliar with all the ways in which they can become infected. And they do not always know the measures which can protect them. For example, half of those surveyed do not wash their hands after contact with pets.

On 18 May 2026, at around 10.30 am, the cruise ship Hondius was moored at an enclosed part of the port of Rotterdam. 27 people are still on board the ship: crew members and medical personnel. On arrival in Rotterdam, these people will disembark in a phased and controlled manner. They will be accommodated in a special quarantine area in the port of Rotterdam. All measures taken are aimed at ensuring safe and controlled handling of the situation. The likelihood of the Andes virus spreading in the Netherlands is therefore still very low.