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 SIMON KACHA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Mulungushi University | Kabwe, Zambia | Advancing SDG 13, SDG 11, SDG 17 & UNAI 3
" > “I am deeply honored to be a Millennium Fellow. This opportunity fuels my dedication to impactful research—whether pioneering studies on birth asphyxia, exploring challenges of antihypertensive adherence among economically active individuals, or investigating soil-transmitted helminth infections. Driven by a vision for healthier communities, I embrace this fellowship as a platform to transform evidence into action, advancing public health and innovative forensic pathology in Zambia and beyond.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Eco Health Green Pulse
EcoHealth Green Pulse is a youth-driven health and environmental justice movement founded by the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025 at Mulungushi University. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge, environmental awareness, and community action — empowering young people to lead solutions that promote both public health and ecological resilience.
Zambia faces increasing health risks from polluted water, unsafe air, and poor waste management, all exacerbated by climate change. Yet, awareness of how these environmental hazards affect public health remains limited. EcoHealth Green Pulse addresses this challenge by translating complex scientific and medical knowledge into community-friendly education, storytelling, and advocacy.
Our goal is to ensure that every young person understands their role in protecting both human health and the planet — fostering a generation that builds the sustainable, green cities they want to live in.
About the Millennium Fellow
Simon Kacha is a medical student at Mulungushi University, Zambia, driven by a deep passion for research, public health, and forensic pathology. He is a co-author, alongside Professor Sepiso Masenga, in a groundbreaking study on birth asphyxia and has contributed to impactful research on non-adherence to antihypertensive medication among individuals engaged in economic activities. His work also includes investigations into soil-transmitted helminth infections, reflecting his commitment to tackling diverse health challenges. Guided by curiosity and a vision for healthier communities, Simon aspires to merge clinical expertise with innovative research, creating evidence-based solutions that transform healthcare in Zambia and inspire change globally.
