On 6th December 2024, the Directorate of Students’ Services at Dodoma Campus, in collaboration with the Vanesa Amanda Foundation, hosted a health seminar to address critical issues affecting today’s youth. The seminar, which attracted 202 attendees, focused on raising awareness about drug abuse and mental health challenges among students.
The event featured expert facilitators from various organizations who provided valuable insights and practical guidance on these pressing topics. Students could engage directly with the speakers through interactive sessions, fostering an open dialogue on these sensitive yet essential matters.
Below is a summary of the facilitators and the key areas they covered during the seminar.
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S/N |
Topic |
Name of the facilitator and organization |
Key areas covered |
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1. |
Drug abuse among youth |
Ms. Anna Chris Mbwasi, Drug Control Enforcement Authority |
Introduction to drug abuse, causes of drug abuse among youth, prevention and intervention strategies, and role of youth in combating drug abuse |
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2. |
Mental health problems |
Dr. Mmoto Mahadihi from National Mental Health Referral Hospital Milembe and Ms Neema Z Gwandu from Benjamin Mkapa Hospital |
Understanding mental health, common mental health problems among youth, and the impact of mental health problems. |