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
‘Kids’ population to drop by 106mn in 25 years in India
Unicef's 2024 report predicts a stable global child population of 2.3 billion by 2050, with India facing significant climate risks despite a decline in numbers.
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
FSSAI sets target to train 2.5 million food handlers by 2026
As part of the training, the country’s top food safety regulator will train people in university, college and hostel canteens to ensure availability of hygienically handled, safe food to people.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Indians account for quarter of world’s adult diabetes patients: Lancet study
About a quarter of the 828 million adults globally living with diabetes — either type 1 or 2 — are in India, a paper published in The Lancet said on Wednesday.
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
How eliminating polio has been one of the major successes of India's UIP
The role of vaccines in preventing severe disease or death has been well-established scientifically
Published on Nov 12, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Patient health body opposes move to bar generic SMA drug
Roche's bid to block a generic SMA drug risks public health by limiting affordable access, say patient groups, highlighting high costs and patent issues.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Scientists able to predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms show
The study— Predictive gene expression signature diagnoses neonatal sepsis before clinical presentation— in eBiomedicine could help health care workers diagnose critically ill babies earlier and more effectively.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Health Talk | How controlling salt intake can help Indians live longer
With India consuming twice the WHO’s recommended sodium levels, a recent study reveals the significant health risks and economic impacts
Published on Nov 04, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Up funds for new global health plan, WHO nations told
WHO seeks increased funding from member states for a new global health strategy, aiming to save 40 million lives. G20 summit to boost pledges.
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 01:16 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Climate crisis posing grave health, survival threats: Report
In 2023, people were exposed to, on an average, an unprecedented 50 more days of health-threatening temperatures than expected without the climate crisis.
Published on Oct 30, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
PM Modi launches health cover plan for citizens aged 70+
PM Modi expanded health coverage for seniors 70+ under Ayushman Bharat, criticizing Delhi and West Bengal for not implementing the scheme.
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Doctors welcome top court’s order on medical negligence
The landmark judgment, which medical professionals say could help curtail spurious negligence complaints, stressed that complications—even unforeseen ones—do not automatically indicate professional misconduct.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Health Talk | Early-onset type 2 diabetes linked to higher mortality risk
A study reveals that individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before age 40 face a nearly fourfold higher risk of death compared to the general population
Published on Oct 28, 2024 08:00 AM IST
India open to global bid to avoid animal trials for new drugs
A central government official, who asked not to be named, said there are now global conversations around tweaking this approach
Updated on Oct 28, 2024 04:54 AM IST
PM Modi to launch scheme for the elderly on Oct 29
The centre will fund 60% of the scheme. States can expand the scheme or modify it to include other age groups, and some states have already done so, bearing the cost for additional beneficiaries.
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Dust in Delhi air can worsen lung diseases: Experts
The damage starts with inflammation of the airway, and the finer the particulate matter, the deeper it penetrates
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Health Talk | Need for quick vaccine development to save lives
India was among the select countries, which developed an anti-Covid vaccine under 12 months after the start of the pandemic.
Published on Oct 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The crucial role of vaccine coverage in tackling antimicrobial resistance
A comprehensive, people-centred approach applied across health systems is needed to prevent, diagnose and treat infections.
Published on Oct 15, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Why eliminating tobacco smoking should be on the agenda of governments
A new analysis on tobacco use provides in-depth forecasts of the health burden for 204 countries, categorised by age and sex, from 2022 until 2050.
Published on Oct 07, 2024 05:42 PM IST
Biomanufacturing in India: Pioneering sustainable solutions for the future
In years to come, biomanufacturing will be the key to sustainable living, and will have a significant role to play in the health care sector.
Published on Sep 30, 2024 07:00 AM IST
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