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 NGWU ARINZE KINGSLEY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Lagos College of Medicine | Lagos, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" "I am thrilled to be part of the Millennium Fellowship and the SDG initiative because they empower me to amplify my impact on public health. This opportunity allows me to collaborate with like-minded individuals, gain leadership skills, and work towards ensuring that even the most vulnerable communities have access to the care they need to prevent silent killers like hypertension and diabetes." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Onco-Aware Initiative
Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among women in Nigeria, with over 12,000 new cases and 8,000 deaths recorded in 2020 alone. Despite recent government efforts, including the acquisition of 7.7 million doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and a new immunization protocol targeting girls aged 9-14, significant barriers remain. Misinformation, cultural stigma, and anti-vaccine sentiments undermine progress, putting millions of lives at risk.
This project seeks to address these challenges through a comprehensive approach to education, awareness, and access. Our goal is to empower communities, especially in underserved areas, with the knowledge and resources needed to prevent cervical cancer.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ngwu Arinze Kingsley is a medical student at the College of Medicine, University ofLagos, Nigeria. During his third year, he recognise recognized the critical importance of advocating for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases,particularly hypertension and diabetes, which were significantly affecting the communities around him. Inspired by his colleague, Omonieyi Eunice, he joined The Oasis Initiative with the goal of making a positive impact. The idea of change became deeply rooted in him when he realized he could truly make a significant difference through medical outreaches and health talks. He is on a mission to prevent the devastating effects of silent killers like hypertension and diabetes, especially in lower-class communities that struggle to afford adequate healthcare.
