Dr Faustine Ndugulile, the World Health Organization’s Africa Regional Director-elect, has died.
He died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Ndugulile, born in 1969, was a Tanzanian politician and well-known public health specialist.
Ndugulile was nominated as the next Regional Director of the WHO African Region in August 2024, succeeding Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who had previously served two five-year terms.
African member states decided to propose Ndugulile during the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, which was held in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. https://punchng.com/tanzanian-ndugulile-becomes-who-africa-new-regional-director/?amp.
His candidacy was intended to be presented for appointment during the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board, which would be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in February 2025.
On his X account, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus expressed astonishment at Ndugulile’s death.
