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 DITRAM ALISTID ZUMBA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 9 & UNAI 3
" I'm excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it connects me with like-minded change makers who believe in building a better future. I do the work I do because I've seen how one idea, fueled by passion and persistence, can transform a life and a community "
Millennium Fellowship Project: CerviCare
CerviCare is an innovative health technology project focused on early detection and screening of cervical cancer in Tanzania and across Africa. The project centers around a self-sampling kit that allows women to collect cervical samples conveniently and safely in the privacy of their homes. These samples are then analyzed using an advanced DNA-based diagnostic machine, providing accurate and timely results.
The main goal of CerviCare is to increase accessibility to cervical cancer screening, especially for women in remote or underserved areas, thereby reducing late-stage diagnoses and improving treatment outcomes. The project also incorporates a digital platform and website for registration, kit ordering, result delivery, and patient follow-up, enhancing user experience and efficiency.
About the Millennium Fellow
Ditram Zumba is a Tanzanian innovator, entrepreneur, and medical student at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. Driven by a passion for solving local challenges, he founded dmgtechnology to empower small businesses through website development, digital branding, and software solutions. His work spans tourism, agriculture, and healthcare, including creating an award-nominated cervical cancer screening device. Beyond innovation, Ditram mentors youth, helping them turn skills into income and impactful ventures, believing that technology and knowledge can transform communities across Africa.
