Tanzania is renewing its push for Prof Mohamed Janabi to become the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. The move comes after Tanzania’s previous nominee, Dr Faustine Ndugulile, won the seat last August but tragically died in November before taking office.
Ndugulile’s win marked a historic moment for Tanzania and the East African Community (EAC). He would have assumed duties on February 1, succeeding Dr Matshidiso Moeti of Botswana. The position is currently held on an interim basis by a senior WHO official, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu of Nigeria.
