The Directorate of Students’ Services at Dodoma Campus organized an Awareness Seminar for New Students on 18th October 2024. The seminar drew many attendees and aimed to equip students with essential knowledge and guidance on various critical aspects of student life.
The seminar featured diverse facilitators, including representatives from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), the Police Gender Desk, the Dodoma City Council, and CBE medical personnel. Each facilitator shared insights and expertise on topics crucial to students’ well-being and development.
The seminar highlighted topics such as health insurance coverage, gender-based violence prevention, and HIV and AIDS. The interactive sessions allowed students to ask questions and engage directly with the experts.
The seminar raised awareness and provided practical tools for navigating health, safety, and personal development challenges. Students left the event better informed and prepared to make the most of their time at CBE.
Below is a summary of the facilitators, topics presented, and key points from their sessions:
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S/N |
Topic |
Name of the facilitator and organization |
Key areas covered |
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1. |
Health Insurance for Students |
Mr.Ashiel Faustine Ludovick and Mr. Benjamin Sangumo From NHIF DODOMa |
The importance of health insurance for students, the services and medications provided through the health insurance scheme, and the general procedures for joining the scheme. |
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2. |
Gender-based violence Awareness |
A/INSP Mdoka – from Makole Police Station Dodoma A/INSP Zuhura Mahuji – From Police Gender Desk Central A/INSP Focus Ishika – From Mnadani Police Station Dodoma Ms. Debora Kamuiya – Welfare officer from Dodoma City Council
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Gender-based violence and procedures to report the same. |
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3. |
HIV and AIDS and family planning |
Ms. Joyce Renatus Kimbe, Nurse CBE |
Family planning issues, reproductive health, teenage pregnancy and its effects, Causes, symptoms and transmission of HIV/AIDS and other STDs |