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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT RITHIKA PRASAD GUNTUPALLI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | Bangalore, India | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3, UNAI 6

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" My main motivation to join Millennium Fellowship programme comes from deep-rooted commitment to make a strong impact on public health.This fellowship, with its focus on improving health and disseminating knowledge about health through its SDGs, aligns perfectly with my views and aspirations to bring a significant change in my community. This program represents an opportunity to combine my medical skills with my passion for community outreach. I am very excited to learn from experts and work with my colleagues. For me, it’s a crucial step toward my long-term goal of empowering people with the knowledge and resources they need to lead healthier lives. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Project 1Billion

PROJECT 1BILLION focuses mainly on the Impacts of obesity on reproductive health. According to WHO, the number of obese people in the world is approximately 1 billion. A very important impact that will be given extra focus will be Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which is a hormonal disorder, which has its onset during adolescence and gradually progresses. This is usually seen in women who have a similar family history, have Type II Diabetes Mellitus or have a very poor lifestyle. Poor lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits may lead to obesity. So lifestyle and obesity are important risk factors for reproductive diseases in both males and females. In males, obesity may increase the risk of infertility and other related sexual issues. This project therefore aims at educating the boys and girls of the reproductive age group about the risk factors like obesity that may predispose them to reproductive issues like PCOS in women or infertility. This project also aims at encouraging girls to look out for warning symptoms of PCOS and importance of getting tested immediately. It educates them about the management of the symptoms of the disease and necessary lifestyle modifications like daily exercise to cut down on excess weight.

About the Millennium Fellow

Rithika Prasad Guntupalli, a young medical student at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, is driven by an unwavering passion to serve her community and contribute to the betterment of her society. Right from her schooling, her true motivation lies beyond textbooks and lectures. Her dream is to bring quality healthcare to all, believing that everyone deserves access to medical services regardless of their circumstances. Her empathy and dedication set her apart, as she continuously seeks ways to bridge the gap between medical knowledge and community well-being. With each step she takes, she tries to move closer to her goal of becoming a compassionate physician who not only heals but also empowers the people she serves.

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