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Ridhima Gupta

Ridhima Gupta

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: Poor response to HPV vax drive sees only 285 inoculations in first 10 days

The campaign, launched on February 28, aims to immunise around 160,000 adolescent girls across the Capital, with 4,000 sessions planned over three months. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 22:24 IST

‘This should serve as a wake-up call’: Docs on water testing after HT report

Representational image.

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 24:28 IST

Delhi study links uncontrolled hypertension to lack of awareness and poor habits

Representational image.

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 24:36 IST

Delhi govt hospitals get notice; asked to stop floating independent tenders

The notice specifically named the hospitals that initiated bids for equipment such as operating tables, laparoscopic surgery systems, orthopaedic implants, operating theatre lights and radiofrequency generators without routing them through the CPA.

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 22:40 IST

Delhi: CM rolls out 3-month HPV vaccination drive

The CM laid the foundation stone for a new outpatient department (OPD) building at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS). (HT)

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 18:26 IST

Delhi CM to launch HPV drive; 30 girls to receive first shots at GTB hospital

Following the launch on Saturday, those who wish to register will be able to do so on the portal.

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 24:22 IST

Delhi CM to inaugurate new block at IHBAS hospital

CM Gupta visited the Delhi government-run IHBAS in September last year (HT)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 22:00 IST

Central govt to launch HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 14 this month

Eligible beneficiaries can register on the U-WIN portal to receive the vaccination.

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 02:36 IST

Delhi to procure MRI, CT scan machines for govt hospitals

Representative photo (Getty Images)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 23:02 IST

13 years on, IHBAS still lacks MRI, CT scan services; govt says it’s on the way

Representative photo (Getty Images)

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 22:40 IST

AIIMS doctors conduct remote ultrasound scan on man in Antarctica

The system has been developed indigenously through a collaboration between AIIMS Delhi and IIT Delhi (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 23:06 IST

AIIMS Delhi to start face transplant procedure

AIIMS Delhi to start face transplant procedure

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 22:12 IST

Nurse dies after recovering from Nipah in Bengal's Barasat

The 25-year-old had first developed symptoms in early January after returning home on December 31 for the New Year holidays. (Picture for representation)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 24:53 IST

Over 34% faculty posts vacant at AIIMS Delhi, govt tells Rajya Sabha

AIIMS Delhi faces 446 faculty vacancies, 18% non-faculty posts unfilled

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 01:18 IST

NEET PG qualifying score reduced to fill seats, RS told

Rajya Sabha proceedings underway during the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sansad TV)

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 01:24 IST

Sale of medicine for respiratory illnesses rose between 2024 and 2025, RS told

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan leaves after adjourning the house during the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sansad TV)

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 24:38 IST

HbA1c alone may mislead diabetes diagnosis: Study

Dr Shambo Samrat Samajdar, co-author from Kolkata, emphasised the need for multiple diagnostic tools.

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 01:40 IST

Experts: Blaming just K-pop for suicides is ‘too simplistic’

Dr Sagar explained that excessive screen use is often a symptom rather than the root cause. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 02:12 IST

Delhi govt-run hosp to launch mobile cancer screening vans on Cancer Awareness Day

Delhi govt-run hosp to launch mobile cancer screening vans on Cancer Awareness Day

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 22:50 IST

Delhi’s toxic air is as bad indoors as it is outdoors

People are seen out during a hazy morning near Moti Bagh in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 04:08 IST

The real air we breathe in Delhi: At AIIMS, at a school and inside a home

In corridors and semi-sheltered areas, pollution levels were almost indistinguishable from those outdoors, the readings showed. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 06:50 IST

Delhi statistical handbook: Pvt hospitals’ share of deliveries rises 10 percentage pts in 2 yrs

Delhi statistical handbook: Pvt hospitals’ share of deliveries rises 10 percentage pts in 2 yrs

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 21:46 IST

Cold wave raises heart, lung and diabetes risks; AIIMS urges ‘cold action plan’

advised heart patients to avoid early morning walks during periods of intense cold and high pollution and stressed on the importance of continuing prescribed cardiac medications without interruption. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 22:24 IST

Delhi’s shelter homes remain inadequate as temp dips to season low

People take refuge outside a shelter home at Priyadarshni Colony, due to insufficient beds in the shelter (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 23:12 IST

Key cancer diagnostic services defunct at DSCI due to staff shortage

Doctors at Delhi State Cancer Institute said the post has been vacant for several years. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 24:56 IST

Delhi sees spike in heart emergencies after pollution surge: Study

The study covered over 41,000 hospital admissions from selected tertiary care hospitals. (Arun Thakur)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 23:46 IST

Delhi govt raises EWS med treatment income cap to ₹5 lakh

The decision followed the directions of the Delhi High Court. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 22:02 IST

Antibiotic misuse pushing India into public health crisis: Doctors

Antibiotic misuse pushing India into public health crisis: Doctors

Updated on Dec 29, 2025 22:26 IST

What’s the tea? Food regulator now draws the line

Under the new rules, infusions made from chamomile, hibiscus, or peppermint—technically known as tisanes — must drop the “tea” suffix. (FILE)

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 01:21 IST

One-third of Delhi’s PM2.5 is ammonium sulfate: Study

In addition to respiratory effects, cardiovascular risks are also significant (HT photo)

Updated on Dec 25, 2025 22:10 IST

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