Ridhima Gupta is a health correspondent with Hindustan Times. She covers Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. She has a keen interest in covering stories with a particular focus on gender and children’s issues.
Articles by Ridhima Gupta
Delhi govt doctors tell LG they want benefits under old pension scheme
A group of 70 doctors reached the LG’s office on Friday afternoon to submit their demand, though they did not get to meet the LG
Published on May 03, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Delhi govt launches Vaya Vandana Yojana
Delhi launched the Vaya Vandana Yojana for seniors, offering health insurance and pension benefits. Residents 70+ can access free treatment up to ₹10 lakh.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Delhi woman has robotic surgery for rare adrenal tumour removal
The patient, suffering from persistent abdominal pain for months, was diagnosed only after scans at Safdarjung revealed the large tumour.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:08 AM IST
Delhi govt finalises locations to set up 70 arogya mandirs by May-end
North Delhi will have six AAMs in the first phase, eight in West Delhi, five in East Delhi, six in South Delhi, eight each in Central Delhi, North West Delhi and South West Delhi, six in South East Delhi, seven in Shahdara and four each in North East Delhi and New Delhi
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Cabinet to consider plan for free MRIs at all Delhi govt hospitals today
If cleared, the health department will float tenders for procurement and installation of MRI machines, enabling patients to access the crucial scans free of charge
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:10 AM IST
CM announces launch of Vaya Vandana Yojana in Delhi
CM Rekha Gupta announced that health card distribution for the Vaya Vandana Yojana will start on April 28, along with beneficiary registration across Delhi.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Ridhima Gupta, New Delhi
Ayushman Bharat cards to roll out for elderly in Delhi on April 28
Delhi government to distribute Ayushman Bharat Cards to seniors on April 28, providing cashless treatment for 1,961 procedures under PMJAY.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Delhi govt formally rolls out Ayushman Bharat
Nineteen residents in Delhi received Ayushman Bharat cards as the health scheme PM-ABHIM launched, aiming to enhance healthcare access for the underprivileged.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Centre, Delhi in pact for PM-ABHIM; push to boost Ayushman infra
Delhi government to sign MoU for PM-ABHIM rollout, enhancing health infrastructure and Ayushman Card distribution for beneficiaries, following AB-PMJAY agreement.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 10:18 AM IST
Ayushman Bharat health scheme comes to Delhi
Delhi signs MoU to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, offering health coverage up to ₹10 lakh for 36 lakh residents, starting April 10.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Ridhima GuptaAlok KN Mishra
DMC recommended action against Agarwal Medical Centre to Delhi govt in six cases
DMC investigated at least 15 complaints of professional misconduct and medical negligence against Agarwal Medical Centre
Published on Mar 31, 2025 11:36 PM IST
Delhi health dept scours space for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
New Delhi to implement PM-ABHIM, setting up Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in government spaces for free health services, replacing private mohalla clinics.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:20 AM IST
Alok KN MishraRidhima Gupta
250 mohalla clinics to shut with immediate effect: Delhi health minister
Mohalla Clinics were set up by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in October 2015, and as of August 23, 2023, 533 Mohalla Clinics were running in the city
Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:06 AM IST
B’deshi patient inflow hit amid strain in ties
Medical tourism from Bangladesh to India has plummeted due to a visa ban, impacting hospitals and related businesses in Kolkata significantly.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 05:51 AM IST
Medical equipment worth crores lying unused in Delhi hospitals: CM
She said that the condition of several Delhi government hospitals was dire, with poor infrastructure
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:22 AM IST
CAG report on Delhi health care flags shortage of staff, misuse of funds
The report highlighted severe staff shortages, an acute lack of life-saving infrastructure and long wait times in hospitals for surgeries among other problems.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 11:47 PM IST
MoU likely by end of week for Ayushman Bharat scheme
The scheme is the largest public health insurance scheme in the world that provides ₹5 lakh annual health insurance cover for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation per family in both government and private hospitals.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Parasitic twin removed from teen’s abdomen by AIIMS in rare surgery
he patient, identified by his first name as Mohit, hails from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh and he has lived with the underdeveloped twin’s limb attached to his abdomen since birth. The limb, which included underdeveloped male genitalia, continued to grow as Mohit grew, doctors said.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:04 AM IST
New Delhi railway station stampede: 15 autopsy reports out
After the incident, 10 victims were sent to Lok Nayak Hospital, five were sent to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and three were sent to Lady Hardinge Medical College
Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Indian medical tourism hit by Bangladesh visa ban: Apollo Hospitals
Apollo Hospitals said that they aim to collaborate with the government’s “Heal in India” initiative, which seeks to make India a global leader in medical and traditional healthcare
Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Govt-provided insurance coverage set to double to ₹10L
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Delhi government and the National Health Authority (NHA) is expected soon, paving the way for implementation.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Oxygen at station may have saved lives: Docs
Some victims of the New Delhi stampede could have survived with timely oxygen support, but many alleged it was not provided at the station or in ambulances.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Ridhima Gupta, New Delhi
Health care in spotlight as CAG flags issues
The report is one of the 14 such filings prepared by CAG between 2017 and 2024.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:42 AM IST
5 of 18 New Delhi railway station stampede victims died of traumatic asphyxia
Five of the 18 victims of the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night died from traumatic asphyxia.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 05:47 AM IST
16 killed in stampede at New Delhi railway station
Officials said the stampede took place because one staircase each of Platform 14 and 15 were blocked by railway officials to control the crowd
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 12:50 AM IST
Power supply of Delhi govt building housing skill centre cut over pending bills
Delhi's Lighthouse Skill Centre lost electricity over ₹3 lakh in unpaid bills, disrupting training for over 1,000 students and affecting a nearby shelter.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 05:08 AM IST
Delhi AIIMS to get new tech for treatment of Parkinson’s, epilepsy sans surgery
It can be used treat essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and neuropathic pain through sound waves
Published on Feb 14, 2025 03:00 AM IST
CATS ambulances remain elusive to Delhi public: ‘They’re always late’
Ground checks by HT found that the response time to an emergency still remains wildly variable.
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Centre is detrimental to growth of Oppn states: Bharadwaj
“The central government has tried to stall policies – power subsidy, CCTV installation, among others – but we delivered,” Bharadwaj said in the interview.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Experts raise concerns over rising reliance on melatonin
The supplement, a synthetic version of the natural hormone produced by the body’s pineal gland, is readily available in various forms.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Ridhima Gupta, New Delhi
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