WHO DG In Shock As Incoming Africa Director Dies In India
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) nominee for Africa Regional Director, Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died aged 55. He died on Wednesday while undergoing medical treatment in India.
Ndugulile was a Tanzanian politician and renowned public health expert.
He was nominated as the next Regional Director for the WHO African Region, in August 2024, to succeed Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who had served two five-year terms.
His nomination was to be submitted for appointment by the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board, taking place in February 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on his X handle expressed shock at the passing of Ndugulile.
“Shocked and deeply saddened to learn about the sudden passing of Dr Faustine Ndugulile, @WHOAFRO Regional Director-elect.
“My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, and the parliament and people of #Tanzania,” Ghebreyesus wrote.
The WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr Mulombo Kazadi, also posted on his X, “We didn’t need this now. We are devastated. Sad news for Africa and the world. We give glory to Almighty God because only Him knows why. We thank God for his life and the inspiration he brought albeit for a very short time. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
