Dr. Kaushik Ghosh blends the passion for visual communication with a medical background, dedicating over a decade to illuminating critical social issues—gender, equity, and climate in Global Health—through compelling visual storytelling. His unique academic journey in medicine, paired with a commitment to the visual arts, enables him to capture and narrate stories that deeply resonate with humanity’s shared experiences, triumphs, and challenges.
Kaushik’s work transcends traditional boundaries, giving voice to the often unheard, from the front lines of public health battles to the daily lives of individuals in both bustling cities and remote rural areas. These narratives are meticulously woven to connect public health, education, innovation, the economy, and climate action, fostering understanding, empathy, and change.
His distinguished journey began with the honor of being the first Indian awarded the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain’s Graduate Imaging Scientist (GIS ARPS) qualification. Building on this achievement, he spearheaded the creation of Asia’s first Bachelor of Science program in Medical and Scientific Photography at PGIMER Chandigarh, underscoring his commitment to education and innovation in visual communication in medicine.
As a global health photographer and visual information specialist, Kaushik collaborates with both government and non-government organizations to document significant strides in global health. His work explores the intricate relationship between public health, climate change, and elementary education, resulting in impactful coffee-table books that highlight India’s public health initiatives, such as vaccination campaigns against diseases like Rota virus, pneumonia, and COVID-19.
Kaushik has contributed his expertise to esteemed institutions, including the Immunization Division – Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, NHM Madhya Pradesh, Bihar Health Society, UNICEF, WWF-India, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Bio Usawa (Africa), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Global Health Strategies (GHS), John Snow India (JSI), and Quality, Equity & Inclusiveness (QEI) in Public Health. His freelance work with Getty Images further extends his reach, allowing him to share powerful visuals with a global audience.
Balancing his professional pursuits with cherished moments with his family in Rabindranath Tagore’s Santiniketan in West Bengal,Kaushik’s purpose steadfastly echoes the ethos of Tagore: to illuminate urgent issues of gender, equity, and climate through his craft. His works aspire to awaken action, nurture compassion, and pave the way towards a world reflecting the equitable and enduring beauty envisioned by Tagore.
Dr. Balram Bhargava Dr. Raj Shankar Ghosh Dr. Gandadeep Kang at TSHTI Dr. Krishna M. Ella at Bharat Biotech Prof. (Dr.) Shally Awasthi at King George’s Medical University Dr. Shanta Dutta at NICED, Kolkata with Dr. Arindam Ray (BMGF) and district health team of Kalimpong during Rota PIE Kaushik Bose and Dr. Shirshendu Mukherjee Dr. Raj Shankar Ghosh and Dr. Pradeep Haldar Karbi Angling, Assam Niamgiri Hills, Odisha With team NHM Madhya Pradesh With PSI team in Meerut, UP During COVID-19 Vaccination campaign With Chirodeep Choudhury and team JSI India in Mumbai
