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Dutch health minister apologizes to people affected by Q fever
Health Minister Sophie Hermans apologized on Friday to people affected by Q fever in the Netherlands.
About 2,000 people in the country are said to be living with consequences of the infection.
Some people may have been infected without realizing it.
Those affected had sought recognition for years.
The apology acknowledges their long-running call to be recognized.
The available information does not say what steps, if any, will follow.
About 2,000 people in the Netherlands carry lasting effects of Q fever, according to AD.
They had sought recognition for years.
On Friday, Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans apologized to people affected by the disease.
AD described Q fever as a “silent killer.”
- Who
- Health Minister Sophie Hermans apologized to people affected by Q fever.
- What
- She offered an apology.
- When
- Friday. The article was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- People affected by Q fever had sought recognition for years.
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People affected by Q fever sought recognition.
Health Minister Sophie Hermans apologized to people affected by the disease.
- People affected
- About 2,000 in the Netherlands
- Minister
- Sophie Hermans
- Apology
- Friday
- Disease
- Q fever
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