public health

Grid congestion in the Netherlands has delayed the RIVM's move to its new sustainable headquarters and left 55,000 planned homes in Brabant without power connections. For internationals, this means potential housing delays and the need to check grid capacity before signing contracts.

The West Nile virus outbreak in the Netherlands has caused 9 deaths and 56 confirmed cases as of Oct 1, 2026. The RIVM says the outbreak is past its peak, with new infections declining. The virus is not transmissible between humans, and risk remains low but present, especially in Zuid-Holland and Utrecht.

The Netherlands' largest West Nile virus outbreak has reached 44 human cases and five deaths. Sanquin now screens all blood donations after a transfusion-linked fatality. Most people face low risk, but expats should take mosquito precautions, especially in Zuid-Holland and Utrecht.

The Netherlands has 18 confirmed West Nile virus cases and three deaths in 2026, the worst outbreak yet. Expats are advised to use mosquito nets and protect against bites, especially in affected provinces like Utrecht, Noord-Holland, and Gelderland.

Nine people in the Netherlands have contracted West Nile virus in 2026, including one death. The virus is now established in the country, but the risk of serious illness remains very low. Here's what internationals need to know about symptoms, transmission, and prevention.