Multisectoral Approaches to Address Undernutrition
Episode 62 of the The Good Sight Podcast podcast, hosted by The Good Sight Podcast, titled "Multisectoral Approaches to Address Undernutrition" was published on September 5, 2025 and runs 35 minutes.
September 5, 2025 ·35m · The Good Sight Podcast
Summary
We often talk about undernutrition as if it’s just about food. But in reality, it’s about so much more. Poverty, poor sanitation, limited healthcare, food insecurity, and gender inequality all intersect to create a cycle that no single sector can solve alone.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alok Ranjan, Director of Programmes and Investments at The Power of Nutrition. A medical doctor with over two decades of global experience—including leadership roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, and WHO—Dr. Ranjan shares why tackling undernutrition requires a multisectoral approach that brings together health, agriculture, education, and social protection.We explore:• What “multisectoral” really means in practice• Examples of integrated approaches that have worked in high-burden contexts• The challenges of aligning priorities across different sectors• How to involve communities, especially women and caregivers, in designing effective programs• Why long-term, sustainable impact depends on collaboration beyond health aloneIf you are curious about what it really takes to break the cycle of undernutrition and why cross-sector partnerships matter, this conversation is for you.About Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing grounded, sharp insights on health and nutrition.CreditsHost: Shreya MGuest: Dr. Alok RanjanResearch: Alisha CArtwork: Rajnikant SProduced by: The Good SightConcept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger IndiaFor feedback or to participate, write to us at [email protected]#NutritionEveryDay #Undernutrition #FoodSecurity #HealthSystems #SustainableNutrition #TheGoodSight #RiseAgainstHungerIndia #PowerOfNutrition
Episode Description
We often talk about undernutrition as if it’s just about food. But in reality, it’s about so much more. Poverty, poor sanitation, limited healthcare, food insecurity, and gender inequality all intersect to create a cycle that no single sector can solve alone.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alok Ranjan, Director of Programmes and Investments at The Power of Nutrition. A medical doctor with over two decades of global experience—including leadership roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, and WHO—Dr. Ranjan shares why tackling undernutrition requires a multisectoral approach that brings together health, agriculture, education, and social protection.
We explore:
• What “multisectoral” really means in practice
• Examples of integrated approaches that have worked in high-burden contexts
• The challenges of aligning priorities across different sectors
• How to involve communities, especially women and caregivers, in designing effective programs
• Why long-term, sustainable impact depends on collaboration beyond health alone
If you are curious about what it really takes to break the cycle of undernutrition and why cross-sector partnerships matter, this conversation is for you.
About Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing grounded, sharp insights on health and nutrition.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Dr. Alok Ranjan
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India
For feedback or to participate, write to us at [email protected]
#NutritionEveryDay #Undernutrition #FoodSecurity #HealthSystems #SustainableNutrition #TheGoodSight #RiseAgainstHungerIndia #PowerOfNutrition
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