DICOTA cordially invites you to the 2019 Health Forum: Mobilize4Health, Galvanizing Diaspora Action to Advance Health in Tanzania at the Howard University School of Law in Washington DC. This is the second health forum, following a successful 2017 DICOTA Health Forum which focused on the role of Tanzania’s diaspora in improving healthcare.

Over 130 healthcare enthusiasts and practitioners, including Tanzanian Government Officials, healthcare professionals, non-profit and business leaders, and friends of Tanzania, attended the event. This year, we are honored to co-host this forum with the Department of African Studies at Howard University.

Our 2019 theme, Mobilize4Health, aspires to bring and bind great minds together, while at the same time kindling a fire deep within their hearts, that each of us will be moved in our own ways to improve healthcare in Tanzania. It also calls upon us to step into action. Many of us are just waiting to be activated. When we do, and get re-connected and engage in action, our collective song will pleasantly surprise many.

Let’s join our powerful and resourceful minds, our expertise, and our love for Tanzania because it is only when we go together, can we go far.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

8:00am Registration and Breakfast

9:00am Opening keynote Address

10:00am Navigating -Tanzania Health Governance and Regulatory System

11:00am Human Resource for Health

12:00pm Lunch keynote Address

1:00pm Diaspora Health Iniatiatives in Tanzania

2:00pm Investing in Health in Tanzania

3:00pm Leveraging Diaspora-owned American- based Ventures in Tanzania

4:00pm Business and Investing in Health in Tanzania

5:00pm Closing Keynote Address

NEW PASSPORT APPLICATION OR RENEWAL FOR ALL GUESTS REGISTERED AND ATTENDING DICOTA HEALTH FORUM

All guests, who have completed online application, made all required payments and have sent their names to dicota@dicotausa.org by October 25, 2019 will get their picture and fingerprints taken at Tanzania Embassy in Washington DC on Friday, November 8th, 2019.

PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

All guests who have registered for DICOTA Health Forum and in need of new / renew their Passports are required to FIRST complete the online application process (here) and make all required payments online as outlined hereby October 25, 2019.

2. Please send your full name and contact information todicota@dicotausa.org (Subject: PASSPORT) after completing the online process no later than October 25, 2019.

Please contact the Passport department at the Tanzania Embassy in Washington DC (202) 939-6125 for all questions concerning the online application process.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

DICOTA welcomes you to join us as a sponsor for the Mobilze4Health Forum. As a sponsor, your organization will gain valuable exposure to a targeted audience and you will be helping to ensure the success of this forum.

We have four levels to choose from, including KLUTE, MERU, MAWENZI, and KILIMANJARO. Not sure which level is right for you? E-mail us at dicota@dicotausa.org. Let’s discuss your goals. Together we’ll build the appropriate sponsor package so you can effectively benefit from engaging in the forum.

SPEAKERS

CONFERENCE VENUE.

Howard university School of Law

2900 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC 20008

HOTELS

Sheraton Silver Springs Room Block

Reserve: DICOTA Room Block

SOCIAL EVENT

After a full-day of exchanging, learning, and connecting, we invite you to get on our dancing shoes and head to the Serengeti Restaurant and Lounge. Prepare to let loose with music and enjoy the tantalizing Swahili dishes.

TIME: 9:00 pm to 3:00 am
MUSIC: By the Mix Master, DJ Luke
COVER CHARGE: $10 per person
LOCATION: Serengeti Restaurant & Lounge
6210 Georgia Ave, NW, Washington, DC