Statement from HealthAI on the passing of Hon. Dr. Faustine Ndugulile.
It is with profound sadness that we join the global health community in mourning the sudden and untimely passing of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the WHO Regional Director-elect for Africa.
We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Ndugulile’s family, colleagues at the WHO, and friends during this difficult time. His passing is an immense loss not only to his loved ones but also to the many people whose lives he touched through his remarkable career in health leadership and governance.
Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite, CEO of ‘HealthAI - The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health,’ shared these heartfelt words:
“I am deeply shocked by Faustine’s sudden passing. He was a dear friend and a beacon of hope and progress for Africa and for global health at large. While we mourn his passing, we also honor his legacy by continuing the work to which he devoted his life. On behalf of HealthAI, I express our sincerest condolences to his family and colleagues.”
We are deeply grateful for our time collaborating with Dr. Ndugulile on forging the connections between HealthAI and the Ministry of Health in Tanzania, and for his enduring contributions to health equity in Africa and beyond. Our thoughts remain with his family and the WHO community as they navigate this profound loss.
