Building a Healthier Future: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan on Climate, Nutrition, and Well-Being

Poor nutrition, climate change, and rising health crises—Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former WHO Chief Scientist, says we need urgent action. She calls for a nutrition revolution to build a healthier, climate-friendly world in this insightful conversation. How can we rethink food systems, tackle obesity, and protect future generations? Watch the full episode to know more..

Soumya Swaminathan, a pediatrician and global expert in tuberculosis and HIV research, is the former Chief Scientist of WHO and previously served as Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) from 2015 to 2017. In February 2023, she became the Chairperson of the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF). She also serves as the Principal Advisor to the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) under India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.