DAR ES SALAAM: A heavy cloud of grief hung over Mwongozo Cemetery in Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, on Tuesday afternoon, as the casket bearing the late Dr Faustine Ndugulile former Kigamboni MP and World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region Director-Elect was lowered into his final resting place.
Hundreds of mourners from across the country and beyond gathered to bid farewell, led by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.
Other prominent figures, including Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Tulia Ackson, members of parliament, and a representative from WHO, joined in honoring the life of a man many called a visionary leader.
Earlier in the day, Health Minister Jenista Mhagama guided mourners, including Kigamboni residents, in paying their final respects at Tungi Grounds.
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Heartfelt tributes were shared, recounting Dr Ndugulile’s courage, vision, and dedication to public health and his constituency.
“Dr. Ndugulile was a bold and highly respected leader who inspired many with his unwavering commitment to serving others,” said one speaker, their voice heavy with emotion.
Dr. Ndugulile passed away on November 27, 2024, while receiving treatment in India. He was just 55 years old, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and service that will be remembered for generations.
Dr Ndugulile is survived by a wife and two children.
