ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ZAIB UN NISA SHAIKH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Dow University of Health Sciences | karachi, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 6 & UNAI 3
" When curiosity meets purpose, science becomes a force for change. I strive to turn my scientific curiosity into solutions that improve lives. Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it offers the chance to collaborate globally, learn deeply, and create tangible change that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Health for All: Making Diagnostics Accessible
Our project, Health for All, serves communities in high-risk areas of Karachi. In these areas, thousands of people are at risk of dengue and HPV, many of whom have limited access to healthcare and awareness about preventive measures. In the first part of our work, we conducted two community awareness sessions to educate residents about these diseases and how to prevent them.
In the second part, we focus on providing rapid, low-cost diagnostic solutions for dengue and HPV, enabling timely detection and treatment for vulnerable populations, including children and low-income families.
About the Millennium Fellow
Zaib-un-Nisa Shaikh is a biotechnology undergraduate with a passion for research in genetics, cancer studies, and sustainable healthcare solutions. She has actively engaged in projects ranging from gene therapy models to literature reviews on disease coping strategies. Zaib’s work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to good health, innovation, and reduced inequalities. Zaib is committed to lifelong learning and aspires to contribute to advancements in medical biotechnology at both local and global levels, envisioning a future where science transforms lives for the better.
