WHO Africa Regional Director-elect Faustine Ndugulile Dies at 55

Dr Faustine Ndugulile, the newly elected World Health Organisation Africa Regional Director, has died at the age of 55.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa regional director-elect, Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has passed away at the age of 55. Ndugulile, a Tanzanian politician and renowned health expert, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The news comes as he was set to take up his role leading WHO's Africa region, marking a significant appointment in global health leadership.