His passing has raised the question of leadership transition within the WHO Africa region and who will step in to fill this critical role.

The World Health Organization’s regional director-elect for Africa has died while receiving medical treatment in India

Dr Faustine Ndugulile, Kigamboni MP and World Health Organisation Africa director-elect died early Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment in India, officials said. Tanzania Parliamentary Speaker Dr Tulia Ackson confirmed the news in a brief statement shared on Parliament’s social media platforms.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu also sent her condolences to the family of the deceased lawmaker. The reasons he was being treated have not been disclosed. Before his election to