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
India reports first mpox case of clade 1b from Kerala’s Malappuram district
The Clade 1b strain has been detected in a 38-year-old man from Malappuram district of Kerala, who recently returned from the United Arab Emirates
Published on Sep 23, 2024 07:01 PM IST
Why governments need to strengthen policies to promote healthy diets
While choices are important, what is also crucial is strong regulatory frameworks to create healthier food environments at home, school, and digital spaces
Published on Sep 23, 2024 08:00 AM IST
PM modi to unveil Ayushman Bharat scheme for senior citizens in October
Anyone aged 70 or above can apply for the scheme, which is set to benefit around 45 million families, including 60 million senior citizens
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Objections on Gilead’s HIV drug patent claims to be heard
Gilead has several patent applications in India on lenacapavir. Two of these patent applications, filed in 2020, seek patents on the choline and sodium salt of the drug lenacapavir.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 07:47 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Climate change will affect additional 40mn kids due to hunger by 2020: Gates study
The report projects that without immediate global action, climate change will condemn an additional 40 million children to stunting and 28 million more to wasting between 2024 and 2050
Published on Sep 17, 2024 10:40 AM IST
Health Talk | ‘One Health’: Building resilience in the post-Covid-19 world
The collaboration focuses on disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, innovation, and training future health professionals
Published on Sep 16, 2024 08:00 AM IST
ICMR ties up with IIL to develop jab against Zika virus
IIL has signed a memorandum of association with ICMR for the clinical development of the vaccine and Phase I clinical trial is likely to start soon
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Cabinet approves ₹5 lakh health cover for senior citizens 70 and above
Cabinet on Wednesday approved to extend financial benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to all citizens aged 70 years and above.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 04:48 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Bharat Biotech collaborates with US-based Alopexx to develop antimicrobial vaccine
As part of the collaboration, the companies will co-develop and commercialise the vaccine— AV0328— in India and other licensed territories, said Bharat Biotech in a formal statement
Published on Sep 11, 2024 04:51 PM IST
India reports first mpox case, health ministry says no widespread risk
The Union health ministry said the strain is the one that was seen in the previous outbreak in 2022, and not the more virulent one seen globally in the current outbreak
Published on Sep 09, 2024 08:35 PM IST
India reports its first suspected monkeypox case
Health ministry said that the suspected patient of the viral disease has been isolated and contact tracing was underway.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Suspected mpox case awaiting confirmation, says Health ministry
The health ministry said the patient, who recently travelled from an African country currently experiencing Mpox transmission, has been isolated in a designated hospital and is currently stable
Published on Sep 08, 2024 04:18 PM IST
Cholera concerns as disease incidence doubles in Africa amid vaccine shortfall
While vaccination is an important tool against cholera, safe drinking water and sanitation and hygiene practices are solutions to prevent the disease.
Published on Sep 08, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Health ministry approves shorter, more effective treatment for drug-resistant TB
India’s 75,000 drug-resistant TB patients will now be able to avail benefit of this shorter regimen.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:03 PM IST
Self-defence training in hospitals post RG Kar incident
The sessions in the hospital began on August 27; since then about 600 female employees have received training
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Health Talk | Why the hullabaloo over A1/A2 milk?
FSSAI’s decision is likely due to concerns that it could hurt Indian dairy farmers' prospects of expanding exports in the global market
Published on Sep 01, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Healthcare professionals’ safety: NTF holds first meeting; launches portal
The members have decided to hold wider consultations with stakeholders to identify issues that need prioritisation and draft a framework to address them
Published on Aug 27, 2024 06:21 PM IST
FSSAI withdraws order banning ‘A1/A2’ milk ads
The order directed food businesses to stop marketing and selling milk and milk products as A1 and A2 types as these were “misleading claims”.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 05:13 AM IST
Ramping up contact tracing, availability of jab key to curb monkeypox: Dr Javier Guzman
Dr Javier Guzman, director of Global Health Policy at the Center for Global Development, discusses the ongoing threat of monkeypox.
Published on Aug 26, 2024 10:24 AM IST
Health Talk | The safety of health care workers at the workplace is their right
A safe work environment is their right. In fact, it is not just the right of health care workers but every citizen of this country.
Published on Aug 26, 2024 08:00 AM IST
FSSAI crackdown on ‘A1 or A2’ milk product ads
India’s top food safety regulator has prohibited the marketing and sale of milk and milk products labelled as A1 or A2, deeming such practices “misleading”.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Design region appropriate dress code for convocation in medical colleges: Govt
According to the health ministry directive, the current dress code is reminiscent of the colonial period and needs to be changed
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 04:07 PM IST
Doctors at AIIMS, RML end strike over Kolkata rape case after 11 days
Delhi AIIMS and RML Hospital doctors end 11-day strike after Supreme Court's appeal. They protested against a trainee doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 02:25 AM IST
AIIMS Delhi begins security audit amid doctors’ protests over safety concerns
The security audit will involve a comprehensive review of existing safety measures across AIIMS’s main and outreach campuses
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Install cameras, train staff on howto tackle threats: Centre to hospitals
From installing CCTVs on campus to setting up control rooms to monitor activities in real time, the Union health ministry has suggested 12 measures to address security concerns in hospitals and medical institutions across the country.
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Up doctors’ security, says Centre as stir snowballs
The central government ordered hospitals to increase security by up to 25% amid nationwide protests by doctors over the rape and murder in Kolkata.
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Health Talk | Understanding vaccine-derived polio and its implications
While vaccine-derived polio is rare and not as alarming as wild poliovirus, the ultimate goal remains the eradication of both forms of the virus.
Published on Aug 19, 2024 08:15 AM IST
No mpox case in India so far, monitoring situation closely: Health ministry
Union health minister JP Nadda reviewed the situation at a high-level meeting with senior officials amid concerns over a rise in monkeypox cases in some parts of the world
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 07:24 PM IST
Centre to form panel to ensure safe environment for healthcare workers
The Union health ministry has also requested the agitating doctors to resume their duties as early as possible
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 07:04 PM IST
Pvt hospital doctors to join stir in Delhi on Saturday; OPDs, electives to be hit
Doctors in Delhi continue an indefinite strike over a trainee doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata. Private hospitals join for a day, halting OPD and non-essential services.
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 10:36 PM IST