Rhythma Kaul works as an assistant editor at Hindustan Times. She covers health and related topics, including ministry of health and family welfare, government of India.
Articles by Rhythma Kaul
Cut to Gavi’s funding to impact our ability to protect children: Professor José Manuel Barroso
Barroso looks back at Gavi’s 25-year-old journey; and the changes he foresees in Gavi’s role in helping countries in the future
Published on May 05, 2025 07:28 AM IST
New pet-ct scan machine and pathology lab for Delhi-NCR
Officials said the 128 Slice Digital PET-CT-Omni Legend machine is north India’s first and is powered by Artificial Intelligence
Published on May 05, 2025 06:10 AM IST
26 MBBS students, 14 freshers face action over links to NEET leak case
In addition, nine candidates have been debarred for two years, i.e. 2025 and 2026. The candidature of 215 candidates who appeared in NEET UG 2024 examination has been put on hold in light of ongoing investigation.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:56 AM IST
FSSAI cracks down on sale of analogue dairy items without proper labelling
Analogue dairy products are those in which constituents are not derived from milk and dairy proteins are replaced with plant bases
Published on May 01, 2025 06:16 AM IST
ICMR invites firms to make Nipah detection units
The Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic disease that spreads between animals and people. Fruit bats are the host for the virus
Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:16 AM IST
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Medicine used in drug-resistant TB treatment 25% cheaper
Experts see this as an important development given the pressures on health spending in high-burden countries
Published on Apr 28, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Health Talk: India’s 2026 target of measles-rubella elimination is achievable
India runs the world’s largest vaccination programme for pregnant women and children – 29 million pregnant women and 26 million newborns are covered annually
Published on Apr 26, 2025 04:38 PM IST
Tamil Nadu doctor injured in Pahalgam attack is in ICU on ventilator: AIIMS
Dr A Parmeshwaran, an ENT surgeon, received grievous injuries in the neck and abdomen when a group of heavily armed terrorists started firing at the tourists
Published on Apr 25, 2025 10:32 PM IST
Study underscores health care access concerns for elderly
Nearly two thirds (67%) of older adults in urban India availed themselves of outpatient care within 10km vis-a-vis 28.3km for people in rural and remote areas.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Global public health risk of bird flu remains low: WHO
The joint assessment of recent influenza A(H5) virus events in animals and people is based on data as of March 1, 2025.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 02:59 PM IST
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Don’t clear FDCs sans evaluation of safety data: Drugs regulator
FDC drugs are those that contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in a fixed ratio and are also referred to as “cocktail” drugs.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Govt doctors to train in soft-skills to minimise conflicts with patients
The institute, an autonomous organisation, under Union ministry of health and family welfare, acts as an apex technical institute as well as a think tank for the promotion of health programmes.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Health Talk: Is banning smartphone use among children the ideal way?
If experts in The British Medical Journal (BMJ) study published recently are to be believed, it is a bad idea in the long run
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 07:19 PM IST
IOF confers Dr Mithal with prestigious CSAMedal of Achievement
Dr. Ambrish Mithal, renowned Indian endocrinologist, receives the IOF's 2025 CSA Medal of Achievement for significant contributions to osteoporosis research in Rome.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:10 AM IST
New mRNA tech could transform lung therapies
Combining mRNA with a specialised lipid nanoparticle could reach areas of the lungs previously inaccessible to conventional treatments.
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 10:29 AM IST
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Delhi govt and Centre set to sign MoU on Ayushman Bharat today
Saturday’s event will be attended by Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union health minister JP Nadda, according to a government communique.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Centre may use polio network to screen for other outbreaks
The National Polio Surveillance Project was launched in the 90s aimed at conducting polio eradication activities in India
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 06:06 AM IST
Medical devices export council now functional
There already has been pharmaceutical export promotion council in place for the ease of drugs exports.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Lancet study calls for major shift in treatment of heart disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 07:07 AM IST
We can learn from each other by forging a strong collaboration: Dutch minister
She said focus area of the partnership for her country includes drugs regulations, indigenous manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients
Published on Mar 31, 2025 07:04 AM IST
Health Talk: What the US healthcare revamp plan means for the world
The USFDA is expected to be the hardest hit with 3,500 job cuts, US CDC will lose around 2,400 people, and the NIH will be down by 1,200 employees.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 11:35 AM IST
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Govt’s low-cost solutions are helping eliminate TB, say officials
India's TB elimination efforts are boosted by low-cost solutions and innovations, aiming for 2025 targets. Screening in remote areas is key to progress.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Manufacturers urge govt to revisit tariffs on medical devices
Manufacturers urge the govt to review medical device tariffs as the Centre considers cutting import duties on them in India.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 04:42 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Names of prescription drugs moving to OTC to be submitted to govt
According to people familiar with the matter, the list includes certain antipyretics (fever drugs), analgesics (painkillers), antiallergic, antacids, nasal sprays, cough syrups, lactulose solution, and antiseptics.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Weight-loss medicine goes on sale in India
Eli Lilly launched Mounjaro, a weight-loss injectable, in India, priced at ₹4,375 for 5 mg, targeting obesity and type-2 diabetes management.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 06:47 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Mounjaro: Eli Lilly launches popular weight-loss drug in India
The single-dose vial presentation has marketing authorization from the national drugs regulator—Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
Published on Mar 20, 2025 02:34 PM IST
Anupriya Patel inaugurates Quad workshop on pandemic preparedness
Union minister of state for health, Anupriya Patel said that India’s digital disease surveillance system offers a valuable model for other countries seeking to strengthen their public health infrastructure
Published on Mar 17, 2025 04:39 PM IST
Parl panel raises concern on health budget allocation
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its latest report tabled in Parliament on Wednesday expressed concern over the budget allocation to health
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
ScienceDirect AI: Elsevier launches generative AI tool for researchers
According to the company, researchers grapple with an ever-growing and overwhelming volume of information and need to quickly get accurate insights they can rely on
Published on Mar 12, 2025 04:24 PM IST