Health

• Health insurance
• Pharmacy system
• Swimming water quality
• Health and welfare products

Children's health care

Health care for children in the Netherlands is greatly supported by the state.

Doctors and dentists

Your GP should always be your starting point for medical matters.

Public Health Department

The Hague’s Public Health Department (GGD) works to ensure the health of all residents of The Hague. The GGD is also where you go to get your travel vaccinations.

Hospitals and clinics

Here is a listing of the major hospitals and outpatient clinics available to residents of The Hague.

Social services

The Algemeen Maatschappelijk Werk, or Dutch Social Services, offers psychosocial help to people with problems they can't solve themselves.

Special health care assistance

In certain circumstances special needs can emerge requiring special care, home visits, parking permits or other needs.

• Emergency assistance
• Treatment outside office hours