Afrigather Brazzaville – Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been nominated as the subsequent Regional Director for the World Well being Group (WHO) African Area, taking the reins from Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who has served two five-year phrases on the helm.
African Member States voted to appoint Dr Ndugulile through the Seventy-fourth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, held in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. Different candidates had been Dr Boureima Hama Sambo (proposed by Niger,) Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall (proposed by Senegal) and Dr Richard Mihigo (proposed by Rwanda).
Dr Ndugulile’s nomination will probably be submitted for appointment by the 156th session of the WHO Govt Board, which takes place in February 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The newly appointed Regional Director will take workplace thereafter for a five-year time period and be eligible for reappointment as soon as.
In his acceptance remarks, Dr Ndugulile expressed dedication to advancing well being of the individuals of the area. “I’m really honoured and humbled to be elected to the place of WHO Regional Director for Africa. I thank Member States for the belief proven in me. I promise to work with you and I consider that collectively we are able to construct a more healthy Africa,” stated Dr Ndugulile.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-Normal, congratulated Dr Ndugulile on his election as Regional Director for Africa, and praised Dr Sambo, Dr Fall and Dr Mihigo on their campaigns.
“Dr Ndugulile has earned the arrogance and belief of the Member States of the area to be elected the subsequent Regional Director for WHO Africa. This can be a nice privilege, and a really nice duty,” stated Dr Tedros. “I and the whole WHO household in Africa and around the globe will help you each step of the way in which.”
Dr Tedros additionally thanked Dr Moeti, the outgoing WHO Regional Director, for 10 years of dedication and excellence in service of the nations and other people of Africa.
“I thank my sister Dr Moeti for the whole lot she has carried out for the well being of the individuals of Africa, but in addition for who she is,” stated Dr Tedros. “I thank her for the instance she has set, and the legacy she has left.”
Dr Moeti congratulated Dr Ndugulile and wished him success. “I wish to congratulate you for being elected because the Regional Director for Africa. That is a particularly fulfilling function. Regardless of the numerous challenges, I do know you’ll take the baton and go on to speed up the positive aspects already made, placing the well being and well-being of the individuals of Africa on the centre,” stated Dr Moeti.
