Minister follows advice from the Health Council and cancels the thirteen-week ultrasound starting in 2028.

Summary

The Dutch Minister of Health, Hermans, announced the cancellation of the thirteen-week ultrasound, effective January 1, 2028, following the Health Council's advice. The council found that the ultrasound results are often inaccurate, with many abnormalities overlooked and a high rate of unnecessary hospital referrals. The thirteen-week ultrasound will be discontinued as of January 1, 2028.