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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT YVES UZABAKIRIHO, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.

University of Rwanda Huye Campus | Huye, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 9

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" I am a dental surgery student who decided to bring information about oral health good care to remote citizens who are less informed. Teahing them how and when to brush their teeth for example will reduce oral diseases emergence among them and help them keep their smiles beautiful. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Oral Health Candle

Our projects is dedicated to changing lives of Rwandans who are not aware of their oral health. From childhood, our teeth are treated as disposable extensions of our body but their role in health is undisputable. They work with glands in mouth to help us chew and grind food that gives us energy. They also kill bacteria that can attack our gastrointestinal system. It is like the brave soldier at the frontline. However, many people are not aware that once the teeth have problems, it indicates there may be more problems. We will conduct teaching sessions across 4 locations that receives the highest traffic in my district. We will teach that if he senses discomfort from mouth, please visit the doctor. Also, most of the problems in the mouth does not cause pain and so, they should regularly check their doctor.
This may be basic information but most people did not have the privilege of knowing that the hospitals provide these services for a very low fee.

We plan to measure our impact through the program sessions we will have. We have a goal of holding four sessions in public places from August to December. Successful implementation will mean we have been able to talk to multiple dozens of people in a single location and able to deliver the message. Through our foreseeable partnership with professionals, it can help us leave with adequate quantitative and quantitative data about most prevalent issues in our community.

About the Millennium Fellow

Yves Uzabakiriho is a passionate, progressive and research driven dental surgery student who wish to bring to light all risks associated with poor oral care in all demographics including poorly educated or remote people.

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