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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 SIRI P B, 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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" Driven by passion for community development in terms of public health and sustainable change, I am thrilled to join the Millennium Fellowship. This program offers a unique platform to collaborate with like minded peers, enhancing my ability to create a meaningful impact in alignment with global goals. The skills and insights I will gain through this fellowship will empower me to lead initiatives that contribute to social equity and environmental sustainability. "

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

Siri , a second year medical student at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute hails from the serene town of Mysuru, Karnataka she earned the affectionate nickname "Siri" among her friends much like the beloved Apple iPhone assistant Siri. She loves interacting with people,learn new cultures and extremely passionate about the science of the human body that drives her academic pursuits. She is deeply committed to advancing health and wellness, particularly emphasizing the importance of an active lifestyle and healthy living. Through this platform, she aims to educate teen children & raise awareness about endocrine disorders such as PCOS, and promoting overall well-being.

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