Maternity Care Push: Dutch health insurers (Zilveren Kruis, VGZ, CZ and Menzis) are rolling out 14 new “maternity hotels” to tackle unequal newborn and postnatal care, aiming to pool staff and reduce travel time—especially for vulnerable families. Hospital Capacity Upgrade: Dorset County Hospital in the UK is topping out a new £100m emergency department, adding clinical space, a children/young people area, and expanding critical care—plus a helipad funded with support from the Netherlands. Public Health Safety: Dutch prosecutors say “swatting” in the Netherlands is being used for sextortion, with police sent to homes after fake reports to pressure teens into sending nude photos. Care After Illness: A new report revisits whether you should replace your toothbrush after being sick, focusing on reinfection risk and what’s actually known. Healthcare Disruption Risk: Police shut down a drugs lab in The Hague and evacuated nearby residents as a precaution, with one person taken to hospital after exposure. Mental Health Research: A large meta-analysis finds talk therapy can provide lasting relief from depression, with benefits persisting for years after treatment ends.