Challenges in Providing Long Covid Care for Children in the Netherlands
The organization of care for children with long Covid in the Netherlands is at a critical juncture. While specialized clinics are set to open in 2025, funding uncertainties jeopardize research into promising treatments. Political disagreements have stalled a €21 million amendment for treating severe long Covid symptoms, which could help thousands of affected children. Experts voice concerns over the lack of effective treatment guidelines and the impact of delayed care on children’s social and academic lives.