ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ANTHONY UCHE UMEH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
University of Nigeria Nsukka | Nsukka, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9
" As a young and passionate individual eager to make a difference in the smallest way possible, I see Millennium Fellowship as a platform where I can do so by first connecting with like-minded individuals.
I have always been interested in affecting positively the health and wellbeing of people around me. This can be achieved by educating them on the need to be conscious of their lifestyle so as not to fall victim to hypertension.
Though there are other chronic diseases like stroke and diabetes mellitus, amongst others, that are more life threatening than hypertension, my focus currently is on hypertension, as it is assumed to be a disease for the aged. It's high time this notion was corrected.
In the long run, I intend to start a foundation that raises awareness of other chronic diseases; hence, I see the Millennium Fellowship as a milestone for its actualization. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Fight Against Hypertension
Fight Against Hypertension is a project that aims at promoting the awareness of hypertension (HTN) to students at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and by extension, to their loved ones. Hypertension is a threat to the health of people, and it kills silently.
There is an axiom that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Therefore, the project is one of preventive measure towards HTN and extension to other cardiovascular diseases like stroke and heart failure.
The project would promote quality health through the following activities:
i. Creating awareness of chronic diseases, in particular hypertension (HTN).
ii. In light of the fact that HTN is not only a disease of the elderly but can also affect the young, a healthy living tomorrow begins with living right and consciously today.
iii. Educating people on how to go about the prevention and also better management of the disease for those already suffering from it is key.
iv. This project would be carried out through outreaches (free blood pressure checks), seminars, virtual meetings via Zoom, and the creation of fliers, banners, and 3D animations to communicate our intentions.
About the Millennium Fellow
Umeh Anthony Uche is a young and promising final student from Nigeria. He is currently studying Pharmacy at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
As a selfless being, he has coordinated and volunteered to take part in a series of medical outreach programs in school. He continues to excel academically despite actively participating in numerous initiatives for the benefit of humanity.
Anthony is passionate about creating a positive impact on his immediate community while improving the quality of life of all ages and looks forward to contributing to the development of the United Nations' Sustainable Goals.
