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 AMIR YAHAYA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University | Sokoto, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 17 & UNAI 6
" I am driven by the belief that every unanswered question holds the potential to save lives. I see the Millennium Fellowship as a platform to turn that belief into action. It has the potential to amplify my work in research and advocacy to create solutions that reach communities where they are needed the most. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: KIDSCREEN: A Child TB Screening Campaign
PROJECT DETAILS/DESCRIPTION: KidScreen: A Child TB Screening Campaign is a Millennium Fellowship project committed to advancing SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being by improving early detection of Tuberculosis (TB) among children in Sokoto State. Through school and community-based screenings, we aim to protect vulnerable children from preventable illness while promoting equity in healthcare access, reflecting the United Nations Academic Impact principle of addressing global health challenges.
In line with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, we collaborate with local health authorities, community-based organizations, and youth networks to strengthen TB control efforts.
Measurable Goals (by the end of the Fellowship):
Screen at least 2,000 children across schools, orphanages, IDP Camps and clinics.
• Facilitate referrals and follow-up care for children with presumptive TB.
• Conduct sensitization sessions for parents and caregivers.
• Build sustainable community partnerships to sustain TB awareness and screening beyond the Fellowship.
About the Millennium Fellow
Amir Yahaya is a 400-level Medical Student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. Born in Lagos and raised in Jos, he is passionate about research and diagnosis. Amir leads the research unit of the Internal Medicine Interest Group of Nigeria, pioneering projects and training initiatives for medical students. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, leadership, and problem-solving skills, he envisions a career at the intersection of medicine and discovery, developing innovative solutions to address global health challenges.
