The World Health Organisation’s regional director-elect for Africa, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, is dead.
He died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Born in 1969, Ndugulile was a Tanzanian politician and renowned public health expert.
In August 2024, Ndugulile was appointed as the incoming Regional Director for the WHO African Region, succeeding Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, who completed two five-year terms in the role.
He was set to begin the role in February 2025.
The WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on his X handle expressed shock at the passing of Ndugulile.
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Ghebreyesus posted, “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.”
Also, the WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr Mulombo Kazadi on his X posted, “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.”
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Hassan, also mourned the passing of Ndugulile, on her X handle.
