DODOMA: Former Member of Parliament for Kigamboni and Regional Director-elect of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, passed away early this morning while undergoing treatment in India.
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, confirmed the news in a statement shared on the Parliament’s social media platforms.
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“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the MP for Kigamboni and WHO Regional Director-elect for Africa. On behalf of all Members of Parliament, I extend heartfelt condolences to his family, residents of Kigamboni, and all Tanzanians,” Dr. Tulia stated.
She added that Parliament, in collaboration with Dr. Ndugulile’s family, will coordinate funeral arrangements and provide further updates in due course.
Following his death, President Samia Suluhu Hassan sent a messages of condolence to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson following the death of Kigamboni MP (CCM) and WHO Regional Director- elect (Africa) Dr. Faustine Ndugulile.
Dr. Samia posted on her WhatApp Channel expressing sadness over the passing on of Dr Ndugulile. She extended the condolences to his family, Members of the Parliament, Kigamboni residents as well as friends and relatives.
“I have received with sadness the news of the passing of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, Member of Parliament for Kigamboni and the Director-elect of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the African Region, which occurred this morning…My sincere condolences to his family, the Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Tulia Ackson, Members of the Parliament, the residents of Kigamboni, relatives, friends, and all Tanzanians. May the Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest,” the President wrote.
