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 JOY MMESOMA OKEKE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi | Nnewi, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" My passion for healthcare equity and community well-being drives everything I do. As a Millennium Fellow, I am excited to expand my capacity for leadership and collaboration, ensuring my efforts align with the UNAI principles and SDGs. This fellowship will empower me to amplify my impact, fostering healthier, more resilient communities by advancing healthtech initiatives and making sustainable healthcare more accessible to all "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Digital Health For All
Digital Health for all bridges the healthcare gap in underserved areas by providing accessible health information through technology. Leveraging social media, community outreaches, and mobile messaging, we empower individuals with essential health knowledge, preventing avoidable infections and reducing hospital visits. Our mission: Empowering healthier communities, one digital information at a time.
About the Millennium Fellow
Okeke Joy is a dedicated and ambitious 5th-year medical student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Nigeria. Born and raised in Nigeria, she has always been driven by a deep-seated passion for healthcare and community well-being. From a young age, Joy has been committed to improving healthcare access and advocating for public health initiatives, especially in underserved communities. Her experiences during medical school have further fueled her desire to make a lasting impact in the medical field, both locally and globally. Throughout her academic journey, Joy has actively participated in medical outreach programs and health awareness campaigns, demonstrating exemplary leadership and compassion. She aspires to contribute to the global healthcare system, particularly in advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.
