The Netherlands, explained in English · Monday 12 October 2026Mon 12 Oct

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The Netherlands, explained

IGJ (Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd)

The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate is the Dutch government body that supervises healthcare, youth care and related services, checking that providers meet legal quality and safety standards. It publishes reports on its findings, including an annual report, which is where the article's abortion figures come from.

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