Tanzanian incoming WHO Africa director dies

Africa's incoming health boss dies aged 55
The incoming regional director of the World Health Organization in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, months after he was elected to the position. Ndugulile, a 55-year-old lawmaker and a medical doctor, died on Wednesday morning in India while undergoing treatment, Tanzania's speaker of parliament said.
WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
The World Health Organization’s regional director-elect for Africa has died while receiving medical treatment in India
Incoming WHO Africa Chief Dies At 55
The incoming World Health Organization's regional director for Africa, Faustine Ndugulile, died while receiving treatment in India, Tanzania's parliament speaker said on Wednesday.
Faustine Ndugulile : Tanzanian incoming WHO Africa director dies at 55
The incoming regional director of the World Health Organization in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, just three months after he was elected to the position. Ndugulile, a 55-year-old lawmaker and a medical doctor,
Faustine Ndugulile Dies 2 Months After WHO Appointment
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu has announced the death of Faustine Ndugulile, a former minister who was serving as the Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. In a statement Suluhu said that she learnt about the passing of Ndugulile on the night of November 27,
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