Dr. Ntuli Angyelile Kapologwe Appointed as New Director General of ECSA-HC

ECSA-HC Welcomes Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe as the New Director General

The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ntuli Angyelile Kapologwe 🇹🇿 as its new Director General. His appointment was officially announced by the HMC Chair during the 74th Health Ministers’ Conference (HMC), with a vote of thanks delivered by Hon. Minister Jenista Mhagama on behalf of the Government of Tanzania.

About Dr. Kapologwe

Dr. Kapologwe brings a wealth of experience in public health, health systems strengthening, and policy development. His extensive background includes:

• PhD in Public Health – Research on Direct Health Facility Financing (DHFF) and its impact on maternal and child health services.
• Director of Health, Social Welfare & Nutrition Services at PORALG (2017-2024).
• Regional Medical Officer & District Medical Officer – Strengthening health systems at local and national levels.
• Over 70 peer-reviewed publications on public health, health financing, and service delivery improvement.

A Vision for Regional Health Advancement

Dr. Kapologwe’s leadership is expected to usher in a new era of regional cooperation, health system strengthening, and innovation across the ECSA-HC member states. His expertise will be instrumental in guiding the implementation of the newly launched 10-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2034) and advancing key health priorities, including Universal Health Coverage (UHC), digital health innovation, and workforce development.

Looking Ahead

ECSA-HC extends its congratulations to Dr. Kapologwe and looks forward to his leadership in driving impactful regional health policies and programs.