Page 9 CDU Newsletter
September 2023
Dominican Republic Congressman Visits CDU for Global Health Series
As part of the ongoing Global Health Disparities Series , Eduard Espiritusanto , Congressman from the Dominican Republic , visited CDU with reps from the Caribbean nation to participate and learn about global health issues .
The visit aimed to explore potential areas of cooperation and partnership with the CDU community .
“ Thank you so much for welcoming us with open arms ,” said Mr . Espiritusanto . “ What attracted us to the university was your mission and vision of really being inclusive of all and that ’ s what we want to bring and hopefully integrate as a country .”
Mr . Jose Benzan Montero , Assistant to the Congressman , was present as well to share insights about Dominican culture , tourism , education and entrepreneurship .
This cultural exchange provided a valuable perspective on the Dominican Republic ’ s rich heritage and its contributions to the global community .
The Global Health Disparities Series serves as a platform for fostering international partnerships and addressing health disparities on a global scale .
The series offers opportunities to discuss global health disparities , identify solutions to addressing those disparities and propose potential opportunities for CDU students , faculty , and staff to engage with featured nations .