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.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT KATUSHABE BRIDGET ERICAH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Makerere University | Kampala, Uganda | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6
" Driving motivation from my personal experiences and leadership aimed at creating change. I believe that from this Millennium Fellowship, I will be able to gain skills to create useful change to the students on my campus to improve their experience. Health promotion is main area of impact on my campus as a medical student in this fellowship which is in line with the SDGs. I am excited to integrate my medical knowledge, personal experiences, creativity and the Millenuim fellowship to create an impact. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Afya Campus- Sexual Health AI Chatbot & Campaign
Many Makerere University students in Uganda face sexual health challenges, including sexually transmitted diseases, sexual harassment, unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and incorrect contraception use. Many lack information about symptoms, prevention, when and where to seek care, and long-term complications.
To address this, the project introduces Afya Campus, an AI chatbot providing fast, reliable sexual and reproductive health information. It offers guidance on screening, testing, legal aid, counseling, and specific topics like HIV, HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening, safe male circumcision, contraception, PEP after rape, ARV treatment, PrEP, menstrual health, and family planning. The goal is to bridge critical information gaps for Makerere University students
About the Millennium Fellow
Katushabe Bridget Ericah is a brilliant and resilient fourth-year medical student at Makerere University. She's a natural leader, holding key positions in student associations, including Vice President of the Emergency Medicine interest group and Academics Affairs Secretary. Raised by a single mother and grandmother, Ericah is driven to create change and advocate for justice and equal opportunities. A creative writer, artist, and part-time hairdresser, she uses her talents to make a positive impact. With her leadership skills and determination, Ericah is poised to excel in her medical career and beyond. Her background fuels her passion for creating lasting change.
