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 SHUBHAM SHRESTHA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Patan Academy of Health Sciences | Lalitpur, Nepal | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 6
" "Health awareness has always been close to my heart, especially when it comes to addressing the dangers of miscommunication in medicine. I'm excited to work on limiting self-medication, especially in regards to antibiotics, by educating people about what medications are safe for self-prescription and which require professional guidance. Similarly, while going down the memory lane I remember the COVID days where random fake information were circulating which was causing significant health hazards. Thereby, I would like to work on health infodemics and ensuring people have the right information which can prevent harm and promote healthier communities." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Yathartha-Health Edition
"Yathartha - Health Edition" is an initiative led by medical students from the Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal, with a mission to combat health-related myths and misinformation while fostering evidence-based awareness. The project addresses pervasive misconceptions, such as those surrounding mental health and self-medication, which can negatively impact well-being.
At its core is the social media platform ‘Yathartha.np’ (Yathartha meaning "Truth"), where health information is shared in Nepali to make it accessible and relatable to the local audience. Through engaging formats like text-based posts, posters, short videos, infographics, talk shows with medical professionals, and Q&A sessions, the platform delivers credible, easy-to-understand content that resonates with the community. Recognizing the scarcity of trustworthy Nepali-language health resources, Yathartha - Health Edition strives to bridge this gap by empowering people to critically evaluate and overcome misinformation.
In addition to its online efforts, the initiative extends its reach through community-focused activities, such as a First Aid Awareness Program for high school students. This program equips young individuals with practical knowledge to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies, reinforcing the importance of accurate, actionable health information.
By combining innovative online engagement with impactful offline programs, Yathartha - Health Edition seeks to improve the overall health literacy of Nepali communities, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to make informed health decisions.
About the Millennium Fellow
Shubham Shrestha, a medical student from Patan Academy of Health Sciences is distinguished by his dedication to advancing health based on evidenced based medical research. He developed a strong foundation in academic excellence and social responsibility since high school from St. Xavier's College. With his Active involvement in social service organizations since high school, he has always contributed to uplifting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. He is committed to ensure healthy lives and well-being by promoting health awareness, dispelling health misconceptions, and educating the public.
