Fussum Daniel
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Dr Fussum Daniel worked as a Public Health Physician in WHO from 1992 when he joined through the Volunteer programme till his death on Saturday 15th January 2022. He believed in the centrality of health in development and sought to make his contribution through the immunization and vaccine preventable diseases programme. Dr Fussum Daniel had various work experiences in immunization at duty stations – Zambia, Namibia, Nigeria, Serra Leone, Liberia; and the IST/ESA in Harare where he was Team Lead for the VPD programme. Dr Fussum Daniel contributed tremendously at various times to expansion of the Immunization agenda in the region, including partners coordination, leading the RWG/ESA as Co-Chair since 2014. Dr Fussum Daniel was part of the response team for the Ebola pandemic in West Africa, where he discharged his work creditably. He was passionate for Africa to have vaccine manufacturing capacity and capabilities. He was making tremendous contribution to the scale up of COVID-19 vaccination as part of response to COVID-19 pandemic. The Immunization community will certainly miss him as a valued and fantastic colleague. May God grant his family, friends, and colleagues the fortitude to bear the loss and grant his soul eternal rest.
Condoleances
Isaac Mugoya
To say this is shocking is not enough. Dr Fussum has been a leader, mentor, enabler, and a role model to many of us in the region. The depth of his knowledge, experience and commitment was unapparelled. Our memory of you will be cherished by us long after you are gone. Rest in eternal peace Dr Fussum
Khoti Gausi
The passing of my big brother Daniel is shocking, tragic. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Gone are those corridor sessions with just you and me looking at Africa and sharing books about Africa, discussing Africa. I will miss you and may your Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Marthe Sylvie
Very sad news. We pray for your family. We know GOD is love and mercy. He will continue to support them. May your soul rest in peace in the eternal light.
Mutale Mumba
Your life has been taken away too soon. It seems like just last week when we first met in Nigeria in January 2002 on a polio eradication mission and worked together in Kano, Northern Nigeria together with Mismay Ghebrehiwet, Ibrahim Kone, and the late Helen Mutambo among many others. I had no idea that we would later work together in the East and Southern sub-region for over a decade. Your contributions to polio eradication, immunization, public health in Africa will not be forgotten. Your untimely death has brought much pain and a great sense of loss to your family, friends and colleagues. To the family, I pray that the Lord, God Almighty, wipes your tears and gives you strength to start to cope with this sad loss of your husband and father and, when he ordains, to start celebrating the life of Fussum. Go with God, Fussum, and may your soul rest in eternal peace.
Ann Lindstrand
Fussum, I was so impressed by your practical-go-get-it attitude, your professionalism and dedication. In, Ethiopia a few months ago you were the essence of what WHO should be; knowledgeble, caring, passionate. We will be missing you! Ann
Ado Bwaka
The passing of Fussum has been so shocking to his family, and the Immunization community at large. May God give his wife and family the fortitude to bear this great loss. Fussum was a WARRIOR, A FIGHTER, A BIG ACHIEVER. May his soul rest in peace!
Francis Kasolo
I would like to express on behalf of my family our sincere condolences to the wife and family of Dr Fussum. WHO and global health in general have lost a leader in immunization. Grant thee o lord eternal rest.
WHO Ethiopia EPI Team
It is with sadness that the WHO Ethiopia EPI team observes the passing of Dr Fussum Daniel. We will miss his determination & passion he has to ensure our shared mission for stronger immunization system but his legacy will remain alive.
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