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 AHMAD EL-MUBEEN MAS'UD, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Lagos College of Medicine | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 4 & UNAI 6
" I believe the skills which I'll gather from the Millennium Fellowship will collaborate with the ones I have before and enhance me do what I'm passionate about more perfectly and in accordance with the SDG "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Unveiling Beliefs; Empowering Healthcare
As a dedicated medical student, I am committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes within my community by addressing the barriers posed by social stigma and cultural beliefs. These challenges significantly hinder early disease detection and treatment, particularly in the field of medical laboratory science.
Project Goal:
To dismantle the barriers of social stigma and cultural beliefs, fostering equitable healthcare access and improved health outcomes, with a focus on medical laboratory science.
Key Objectives:
Awareness Campaigns: Educate the community about the critical role of laboratory testing in disease prevention and management while challenging harmful stereotypes.
Community Workshops: Facilitate open discussions to dispel misconceptions about healthcare and promote cultural understanding.
Healthcare Collaboration: Work with local healthcare providers to develop and implement culturally sensitive testing protocols.
Policy Advocacy: Push for policies that ensure equitable access to laboratory services and promote culturally responsive healthcare practices.
Alignment with SDGs:
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being: Enhance healthcare outcomes through improved access to and awareness of laboratory services.
SDG 5: Gender Equality: Address gender-based barriers to healthcare by promoting inclusivity and understanding.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities: Reduce disparities in healthcare access and outcomes by tackling stigma and fostering cultural sensitivity.
Expected Outcomes:
Heightened community awareness of laboratory testing benefits.
Decreased stigma around diseases and medical procedures.
Better compliance with laboratory testing recommendations.
Stronger collaboration between healthcare providers and communities.
Broader access to culturally sensitive healthcare services.
This project aims to create a transformative impact on healthcare delivery and equity, empowering the community to embrace healthier practices and fostering trust in medical science.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ahmad El-Mubeen MAS'UD is a bright confident and passionate Medical student. He studies Medical Laboratory Science at the College of Medicine in the University of Lagos. He has always been passionate about using his skills and knowledge in solving problems. He has served at different capacities at the level of student representative and committees and these services have made him, over the years, acquire skills which aren't limited to problem solving skills, humanitarian skills, negotiation skills.
One of the capacities in which he has led at is the EU-Africa Connect Summer School where he served as the Vice president and was certified for his meritorious service and other volunteer services he rendered at the programme. Ahmad El-Mubeen is passionate about Education, Adequate health, growth and development of the community to enhance a better 'morrow. Ahmad El-Mubeen MAS'UD aspires to be a medical practitioner as soon as he graduates. So, he can use his knowledge to support the world more.
