Dr Gautam Kr Ghosh

PhD (sociology), PG in Reproductive & Child Health. Research Scientist, ICMR National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Beliaghata, Kolkata. Contributor to The Eastern Herald.

Learnings from SARS CoV-2 social and economic stress of first wave to tackle the second wave onslaught in India

In a little over a year, in March 2020 the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic and on March 24, India went into the longest lockdown. On March 25, 2020,

April 27, 2021

by Dr Gautam Kr Ghosh

Covid-19 & Vaccine prospect – What HIV/AIDS taught us

Recent media reported in India that weeks after first vaccine dose during the trial, a Minister got Covid-19. It may have hogged the headline in regard to India’s Covaxin produced by Bharat Biotech. But, the company soon issued a statement

December 27, 2020

by Dr Gautam Kr Ghosh

covid 19, india, social fabric of india, religious disturbance in india

What could COVID mean for the social fabric of India?

There has been an understandable desire to identify the result of these Covid-19 dark moments in

The case of Pandemic Fatigue for Indians during Covid-19 times

With Unlock phase 5 announced, yet COVID-19 case still on the rise, it is normal that

Importance of Social Capital during Covid-19 Pandemic in India

The anticipated Unlock 4 phasewith fresh guidelines forlockdown in the containment zones onlytill 30 September, has been announced by the Union Government.The decision comes at a time when the country’s economy has

September 12, 2025

Health·News·Opinion

Understanding the skepticism on Covid-19 precautionary norms

In the midst of dreaded Coronavirus infection surge, with reported community spread of the infection happening in certain states, distance norms vanished with the announcement of Unlock phases 1 &2 in the

December 9, 2020

Health·News·Opinion

Emotional and mental health issues concern for Indian denizens during Covid-19 outbreak

The current spate of the Covid-19 outbreak is having a telling on the emotional and mental health of the majority of the Indian populace, especially some groups. Evidently, the social and economic

October 5, 2025

Health·News·Opinion

Coronavirus outbreak in India: potential vulnerability of People who use drugs

The Covid-19 induced restrictions observed to have affected people who use drugs (PWUD) considerably. The apprehension of their facing withdrawals for not getting drugs and alcohol surfaced among concerned social activists. Media

December 9, 2020

Health·News·Opinion

The unease with gradual Lockdown ease in India during Covid-19 outbreak

India is currently witnessing a considerable rise in daily Covid-19 infection across the urban and rural areas, as the administration is gradually relaxing lockdown in a phased manner. Already media reported of

November 25, 2020

Government and Politics·Health·News·Opinion

Historical perspectives: Asian flu vs. Coronavirus – different times and similar problems

In times of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 pandemic stretched across continents, it is worth noting, that given current concerns about the spreading coronavirus, that the overwhelming majority world denizens also recovered from

March 8, 2023

Health·News·Opinion

India : COVID-19 – Posttraumatic growth for Indians anticipated

As the world goes to an almost crashing halt, leaders and experts are thinking about the uncommon difficulties of the COVID19 emergency. From flexing muscles to acquire drugs, clinical hardware, apparatuses, from

December 9, 2020

Government and Politics·Health·News·Opinion

Understanding the significance of volunteer-driven crowd sourcing initiatives to handle the spread of COVID-19 infection in India

The Prime Minister’s address to the Nation on April 14, announced an extension of the current lockdown till May 3, with strict area monitoring by all police stations till April 20. These

September 30, 2024

Health·News·Opinion

Easter, Vaisakhi, PoilaBaisakh and other cultural celebration of April 2020 during COVID 19 times in India

India currently under ‘Lockdown’, that in all likelihood is to extend further; and residents adhering to the Government order of ‘social distancing’ and ‘stay home’ directive, religious festivals in April are a

December 8, 2020

Government and Politics·News·Opinion

The Prime Minister’s ‘#9minutes at 9 pm’ to break the monotony of COVID-19, and untimely Diwali celebration in India

The purposeful call of the Prime Minister of India under “#9minutes at 9 pm” undeservedly turned into bursting of firecrackers with candles and lamps across the country on April 5 last Sunday

November 25, 2020

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Dr Gautam Kr Ghosh

Learnings from SARS CoV-2 social and economic stress of first wave to tackle the second wave onslaught in India

Covid-19 & Vaccine prospect – What HIV/AIDS taught us

What could COVID mean for the social fabric of India?

The case of Pandemic Fatigue for Indians during Covid-19 times

Importance of Social Capital during Covid-19 Pandemic in India

Understanding the skepticism on Covid-19 precautionary norms

Emotional and mental health issues concern for Indian denizens during Covid-19 outbreak

Coronavirus outbreak in India: potential vulnerability of People who use drugs

The unease with gradual Lockdown ease in India during Covid-19 outbreak

Historical perspectives: Asian flu vs. Coronavirus – different times and similar problems

India : COVID-19 – Posttraumatic growth for Indians anticipated

Understanding the significance of volunteer-driven crowd sourcing initiatives to handle the spread of COVID-19 infection in India

Easter, Vaisakhi, PoilaBaisakh and other cultural celebration of April 2020 during COVID 19 times in India

The Prime Minister’s ‘#9minutes at 9 pm’ to break the monotony of COVID-19, and untimely Diwali celebration in India

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