Health and hunger move together and when you strengthen one, you strengthen the other.
In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Dr. Sameh Kamel, medical doctor and ENT surgeon, explains why malnutrition weakens immune systems, slows recovery, reduces income, and traps families in a cycle that passes from one generation to the next. Strong health systems protect dignity and restore stability.
You'll confront the deeper barriers: fragmented policies, weak nutrition data, centralized decision-making, and political gridlock that keeps solutions stuck in offices instead of reaching communities. Dr. Kamel challenges governments to step outside bureaucracy, listen locally, and connect health, agriculture, and social protection into one coordinated strategy.
Rethink how you define healthcare and measure hunger. Tune in the full episode of You Can't Separate Health From Hunger: A Doctor's Call to End Food Insecurity.
Dr. Sameh Kamel is a medical doctor and ENT surgeon whose work bridges clinical practice and global advocacy for food security and public health. As an Organizing Partner with the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth, he champions the integration of health, sustainability, and policy reform on the international stage. Trained at October 6 University and pursuing a Master's in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Dr. Kamel combines frontline medical expertise with a systems-level understanding of how hunger weakens immunity and deepens inequality. He is a skilled communicator and youth advocate, experienced in intergovernmental negotiations and policy drafting. Dr. Kamel's mission is clear: health and hunger are inseparable, and lasting solutions demand both medical insight and bold global action.
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Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto's first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all.
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