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Investing in mental health will help us move forwards together

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health issues are compounded by the effects of lockdown. By putting our minds to it, we can help people to become more resilient and united to weather the future challenges we face.
09 Oct 2020
Article Vaccine

How Janssen vaccine and COVAX help build a fairer and healthier world

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the stark difference in access to quality healthcare in various regions. In line with yesterday’s World Health Day theme ‘Building a fairer, healthier world’ we were inspired to highlight this poignant issue.
08 Apr 2021
Article Two researchers in a lab

Dutch researchers discover how coronavirus affects some people more than others

In the race to vaccinate people across the globe, researchers from Amsterdam have cracked the code that explains one of the most troublesome symptoms of COVID-19. And through international collaboration, they have potentially made a breakthrough in treating the disease with an already approved drug.
28 May 2021
Article hans schikan

NL Special Envoy for Vaccines Hans Schikan

NL Special Envoy for Vaccines Hans Schikan on trends and developments in the Dutch and global LSH market and the biotech scale-up mission to Boston and New York.
16 Jun 2021
Article Haifen Hu, founder of TOPX

Female entrepreneurship in LSH

The past five years have seen a 29% increase in the number of female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. However, only 36% of all entrepreneurs in the Netherlands are women. With initiatives popping up across the country, female empowerment is slowly but surely getting stronger. The next TOPX Summit will take place…
02 Sep 2021
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Healthy living

The world faces enormous societal challenges, challenges that we can only meet by joining forces and innovating. As an innovative country and as a health and care coalition, Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector is ambitious. We have set the following goals. By 2040, all Dutch citizens will live at least five years…
12 Aug 2022
Article Medical staff wearing layers of Personal Protective Equipment

Olympian gear helps IC staff beat the heat

The coronavirus outbreak has led to the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games due to be held in Tokyo this summer. A disappointment, but an understandable decision for athletes and sports aficionados alike. Fortunately, the Dutch Olympic committee was able to find a new purpose for some of its unused high-tech kit.
29 May 2020
Article Somebody getting a vaccine

An inclusive alliance to secure corona vaccine for all

In the search for an affordable and accessible vaccine against the coronavirus, the Netherlands joins forces with Germany, France and Italy. Moreover, a proportion of the vaccine will be made available to low-income countries.
03 Jun 2020
Article AMES main

Breathe easy with this innovative start-up

In a fascinating twist, an aeronautical engineer delves into the intricate flows of the human body, leading to the birth of a groundbreaking medtech startup. Discover the story behind AMES and how their unique approach is simplifying health monitoring for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients,…
30 Jan 2024
Article Nima Salami pitching at slush 100 competition

From strategic planning to Slush 100 success: how OASYS NOW’s preparation paid off

Dutch health-tech startup OASYS NOW is revolutionising the healthcare landscape. After launching their first product, GRIP, at Slush 2023, the company returned to the prestigious event in 2024 and walked away with the Slush 100 competition win. 
07 Mar 2025

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