PST backs Dr Ndugulile for WHO regional top post

TANZANIA: The Pharmaceutical Society of Tanzania (PST) has endorsed former Minister for Health and Kigamboni MP, Dr Faustine Ndugulile for the position of WHO AFRO Regional Director.

A statement issued by PST on Tuesday noted that Dr Ndugulile has been endorsed for the post because of his extensive experience and successful track record in healthcare both in Tanzania and globally.

According to the statement, Dr Ndugulile has been instrumental in advocating for the ratification of the African Medicine Agency, promoting pharmaceutical and health commodities manufacturing, combating antimicrobial resistance as well as building a sustainable health system.

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“We are confident that Dr Ndugulile will bring the necessary leadership to WHO AFRO to advance Africa’s self-sufficiency in vaccine and health commodities production, while also addressing the critical issues of antimicrobial and substandard drugs in the continent,” part of the statement reads.

However, the PST urged member states in Africa to unite in and show support to Dr Ndugulile.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Tanzania aims at Unifying and empowering Pharmaceutical personnel for the purpose of protecting the society and giving a positive impact to the health care system by ensuring that safe, effective and quality pharmaceutical services and care are provided.