Tanzania, May 20 -- ANALYSTS, government officials and political leaders yesterday continued to pour in their warmest congratulations to Professor Mohamed Janabi, following his election as the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa.

They expressed pride in seeing a fellow Tanzanian rise to a continental leadership position, describing Prof Janabi as a strategic leader poised to advance both Tanzania and Africa's healthcare agendas, particularly in the areas of medical research, policy and innovation.

Prof Janabi was officially endorsed on Sunday by the Second Special Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, held in Geneva, Switzerland.

He emerged victorious over three other candidates: Dr N'da Yao of Ivor...